Designer – Instrumentation, Electrical, & Controls

Quanta Services•Arlington, TX

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced, technically strong Designer to join 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 and coordinates electrical and instrumentation designs for industrial facilities, including power distribution and control systems. The work spans 3D modeling, detailed design, construction-ready documentation, quality control, and coordination with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams. The Designer also supports Professional Engineers and helps ensure designs comply with company and client standards, municipal requirements, and applicable codes.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in power distribution or controls systems design.
At least 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.
Must complete an in-person, computer-based assessment.

Responsibilities

Develop and locate electrical and instrumentation equipment in 3D models using AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks, coordinating with engineers and multidisciplinary design teams.
Design site-specific power distribution and control systems for integration into new or existing facilities in accordance with company, client, and applicable industry standards.
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, 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 plans 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, wiring, and loop diagrams for power and control systems.
Apply quality-control processes and checklists and maintain 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 design, including standards review, collection of calculation inputs, permitting requirements, and other engineering support activities.
Coordinate I&E design requirements with multidisciplinary 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.