NorthStar Energy Services · 10 hours ago
Sr. Designer – Instrumentation, Electrical, & Controls
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is seeking an experienced Sr. Designer to join their Professional Engineering Consulting team. This role involves hands-on leadership for complex deliverables and supporting project execution while designing electrical and instrumentation systems.
ConstructionEnergyIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop and locate electrical and instrumentation (I&E) equipment within a 3D model environment using AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks in coordination with engineers and multi-discipline design teams
Design site-specific power distribution and control systems in accordance with company, client, and applicable industry standards for integration into new or existing facilities
Interpret Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to establish project scope and design requirements
Prepare design drawings and concept sketches to support construction execution, change orders, cost estimates, and field activities
Generate and maintain required project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, as-built sketches, and material quantity calculations
Develop orthographic plan and layout drawings from 2D and 3D models for installation of power and control systems, including hazardous area classification, conduit routing, cable tray, grounding, and instrument locations, in accordance with company and client standards
Produce detailed installation drawings for electrical and instrumentation equipment
Size cabinets, panelboards, cables, cable tray, and conduit in accordance with applicable codes, project scope, and vendor data
Prepare required one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and loop diagrams for power and control systems
Demonstrate recent experience producing construction-ready electrical and control system documentation
Apply established quality control processes and checklists, maintaining ownership and accountability for completed work
Research, review, and apply company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes
Perform independent QA/QC reviews of I&E design deliverables
Verify that structural and site-development layouts align with overall project design intent
Support Professional Engineers during the design phase, including standards review, collection of calculation inputs, permitting requirements, and other engineering support activities
Coordinate I&E design requirements with multi-discipline project teams
Review drawings from other disciplines to ensure coordination and consistency with I&E systems
Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) throughout the project lifecycle
Review third-party vendor drawings to confirm compatibility with the intended I&E design
Qualification
Required
Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in power distribution or controls systems design
All qualified candidates will be required to complete an in-person, computer-based assessment
Minimum of eight (8) years of current experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office
Detailed knowledge in the application of Codes and current Standards, including but not limited to: National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/ISA-5.1-2022, API-RP500
Ability to independently research and interpret equipment data, vendor documentation, and technical references
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders
Benefits
401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
Short-term and long-term benefits
Company
NorthStar Energy Services
NorthStar Energy Services provides engineering, design, procurement and support services to the chemical, pipeline, oil & gas, industries.
201-500 employees
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