Designer – Instrumentation, Electrical, & Controls

Quanta Services•Houston, TX

14h

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced, technically strong Designer for its Professional Engineering Consulting team in Arlington or Houston, Texas. The role involves hands-on leadership of complex deliverables and support for project execution under the direction of the Design Supervisor and Engineering Manager. The Designer develops electrical and instrumentation (I&E) layouts and design documentation for new and existing facilities. Work includes modeling and locating equipment, designing power distribution and control systems, preparing construction-ready drawings, and coordinating design requirements with engineers and multi-discipline project teams. The role also supports Professional Engineers, applies company and client standards and applicable codes, performs quality reviews, and coordinates project documentation and vendor information.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in power distribution or controls systems design.
Minimum of 8 years of current experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
Detailed knowledge of the application of codes and current standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/ISA-5.1-2022, and 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.
Qualified candidates must complete an in-person, computer-based assessment.

Responsibilities

Develop and locate electrical and instrumentation equipment in 3D models 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 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.
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 one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and loop diagrams for power and control systems.
Apply established quality control processes and checklists, taking 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 and review other disciplines’ drawings for 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.