I&E Engineer/Project Engineer

Northstar Energy Services•Arlington, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer / Project Engineer to join a 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 role develops electrical and instrumentation deliverables for energy facilities and supports scope, schedule, budget, procurement, vendor coordination, and technical communication among clients, internal disciplines, and third-party partners. This is a fully office-based position.

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, strong analytical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Professional written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively 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, including area classification, arc flash and short-circuit, protective relay coordination, large motor starting, ETAP electrical system modeling, wiring diagrams, power distribution and control equipment sizing, voltage-drop calculations, motor control schematics, VFD applications, one-line diagrams, conduit and cable schedules, conduit design, lighting, grounding, equipment specifications, and load analysis.
Develop instrumentation and controls deliverables, including instrument indexes and datasheets, instrument loop diagrams, installation details, instrument location and cable/conduit routing plans, control system I/O lists and panel layouts, control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, flow measurement and custody-transfer metering, fire and gas detection, hazardous-location instrument selections, and communication network designs.
Review project PFDs and P&IDs, with particular attention to 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 act as the primary day-to-day technical point of 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, and purchase recommendations for electrical and instrumentation equipment; review vendor drawings for design compatibility.
Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and cross-discipline deliverables to confirm safe, code-compliant designs aligned with project objectives.
Apply company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes to project deliverables.
Respond to RFIs with clear, timely technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
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.