I&E Engineer/Project Engineer
About The Position
NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer / Project Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team. The dual-role position combines electrical and instrumentation engineering with project-level technical leadership, contributing from early design through construction, commissioning, and startup. The position develops electrical and instrumentation deliverables for energy facilities, including design concepts, engineering criteria, equipment and instrument specifications, and code interpretations. Project engineering responsibilities include defining scope, schedule, and budget; coordinating procurement and vendors; and connecting clients, internal disciplines, and third-party partners throughout the project lifecycle. This is a fully office-based position. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and should be prepared to participate in a technical interview.
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.
- Strong 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.
- Adaptable, solutions-oriented approach and strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change.
- 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 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 for area classification studies; arc flash and short-circuit studies; protective relay coordination; large motor starting; ETAP electrical system modeling; interconnect 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; point-to-point wiring diagrams; lighting; equipment grounding; electrical equipment specifications; and electrical load analysis.
- Develop instrumentation and controls deliverables, including instrument indexes and datasheets/specifications, instrument loop diagrams, installation details and hook-ups, instrument location and cable/conduit routing plans, control system I/O lists and panel layout drawings, control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, flow measurement and custody transfer metering designs, fire and gas detection designs, hazardous-location instrument selections, and communication network designs.
- Independently 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 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 verify safe, code-compliant designs aligned with project objectives.
- Incorporate company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes into project deliverables.
- Respond to RFIs with clear and 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.
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
