Energy Systems Automation
Energy systems demand reliable, adaptive control. Automation solutions must address the needs of all critical assets, including substation LANs, GIS networks, distribution automation, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and renewable and storage interconnections.
Energy Systems Automation That Scales to Meet the Need
Reliable control systems are critical in energy initiatives of all sizes, from local generation and substation automation to enterprisewide grid modernization programs. Our teams deliver control solutions that scale to your project’s requirements.
We deliver automation and integration solutions for utilities and energy infrastructure owners, combining control, protection and communications under a unified design approach. Our work includes design and implementation of SCADA systems, human-machine interfaces (HMI), remote terminal units (RTUs), protection and control logic, and digital substation architectures. We also provide secure networking, system studies, and commissioning for new or existing facilities.
The Burns & McDonnell Advantage
We have partnered with energy utilities through four decades of automation. Our team has deep understanding of the utility industry, technology and compliance requirements. We quickly learn your systems to enable on-budget and on-time execution of your projects.
Through integration of engineering and field services, we improve system visibility, streamline operations and strengthen cybersecurity. Each project benefits from our multidisciplinary engineer-procure-construct (EPC) delivery model, ensuring coordination across design, construction and commissioning.
Automation Across Industries
- Power: We have specialized and extensive understanding of utility operations, implementing the latest technologies, performing strategic studies and developing critical automation systems. We focus on delivering on-schedule and effective system integrations that boost reliability.
- Oil and gas: Our solutions cover the complete value chain, often including redundant control systems, remote connectivity and hazardous area-related instrumentation.
- Renewables: We support automations for solar, wind, battery storage and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities. Our RNG experience includes using scalable PLC/HMI platforms, implementing telemetry for custody transfer and providing secure data exchange to cloud platforms.
- Transportation and infrastructure: Our automation experience includes airport fueling, rail systems, tunnels and transit operations. We implement all types of control systems and provide centralized monitoring and alarming.
- Manufacturing and industrial: We support manufacturing sectors — including food and beverage, automotive, pulp and paper, and specialty chemicals — with automation systems that improve throughput, quality and asset utilization, including custom dashboards and reports that support data-driven decisions.
- Building automation and data centers: We design and implement integrated control systems for HVAC, lighting, fire/life safety and energy management, enabling centralized command, trending and alerting. In data centers, we implement automated sequencing, power distribution monitoring and environmental sensors.
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Zack Boatwright
Energy Automation Business Manager
816-759-9148
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