I&E Engineer/Project Engineer
About The Position
NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer / Project Engineer for its collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual-role position combines hands-on electrical and instrumentation engineering with project-level technical leadership, contributing from early design through construction, commissioning, and startup. The position is fully office-based. The engineer develops electrical and instrumentation deliverables for energy facilities, including design concepts, engineering criteria, equipment and instrument specifications, and code interpretations. As Project Engineer, the role also helps define project scope, schedule, and budget; coordinates procurement and vendor activities; and connects clients, internal disciplines, and third-party partners throughout the project lifecycle, including construction and field implementation.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy and quality.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with engineers and designers across disciplines.
- Adaptability, a solutions-oriented approach, and strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, vendors, and construction personnel.
- Preparedness to participate in a technical interview as part of the selection process.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain one.
- Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role, including vendor coordination and construction support.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical engineering analyses, calculations, and design activities for area classification, arc flash and short-circuit, protective relay coordination, and large motor starting studies.
- Model electrical systems using ETAP and develop interconnect wiring diagrams, electrical power distribution and control equipment sizing, voltage drop calculations, motor control schematics, VFD applications, and one-line diagrams.
- Develop conduit and cable schedules, conduit designs, point-to-point wiring diagrams, lighting and equipment grounding designs, electrical equipment specifications, and electrical load analyses.
- Independently develop instrumentation and controls deliverables, including instrument indexes and datasheets/specifications, instrument loop diagrams, and instrument installation details.
- Develop instrument location and cable/conduit routing plans, control system I/O lists and panel layout drawings, control narratives, and cause-and-effect diagrams.
- Design flow measurement and custody transfer metering systems for gas and liquid, fire and gas detection systems, hazardous-location instrument selections, and communication networks using fiber, Ethernet, serial, or wireless technologies.
- Review project PFDs and P&IDs, particularly instrumentation tagging and control philosophy.
- Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and coordinated technical execution across engineering disciplines.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and serve as the primary day-to-day technical contact for the client.
- Develop and maintain design basis documents, scopes of work, deliverable lists, and progress reports.
- Support procurement through RFQs, technical bid evaluations, purchase recommendations, and vendor drawing reviews for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and cross-discipline deliverables to verify safe, code-compliant designs aligned with project objectives.
- Incorporate company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes into project deliverables.
- Respond to RFIs throughout the project lifecycle with clear, timely technical guidance.
- Conduct field assessments and walkdowns to gather information for design decisions.
- Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including punch list resolution and as-built 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.
- Employee discounts on consumer goods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
