Electrical Engineer

Quanta Services • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Professional Engineering Consulting team. The role supports the design and execution of electrical systems for energy, petrochemical, and industrial facilities. The position develops electrical design concepts, performs advanced engineering analyses, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle. It works closely with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to deliver safe, reliable, and constructible designs for complex energy facilities. The posting also refers to the role as Senior Electrical Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience supporting midstream energy, petrochemical, or industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; preferably in the State of Texas.
• Advanced experience with ETAP, SKM, or equivalent electrical analysis software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, or equivalent tools.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Proven experience applying industry codes and standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NESC, IEEE, NEMA, IES, UL, API RP 500, AGA XL101, and Title 49 CFR Parts 190–199.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical engineering analyses and system studies, including arc flash, short circuit, relay coordination, motor starting, voltage drop, and load flow using ETAP or equivalent tools.
• Develop electrical system designs, including one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, conduit and cable schedules, grounding systems, and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
• Size and specify electrical power distribution, control equipment, and protection systems in accordance with project requirements.
• Support area classification studies, overhead distribution, above- and below-grade conduit design, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration.
• Review process and mechanical documents, including PFDs, P&IDs, and PPFDs, to ensure electrical designs align with facility requirements.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical drawings, calculations, and technical documents for compliance with company standards, industry codes, and safety-first design practices.
• Coordinate electrical deliverables with engineers, designers, and project team members across disciplines.
• Incorporate company standards, municipal requirements, and regulatory codes into project designs.
• Review third-party vendor drawings and technical submittals for compatibility with the intended electrical design.
• Support project execution through field site assessments, RFI responses, and development of electrical design basis documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA.
• Short-term and long-term benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior