Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer

Quanta Services•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Project Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team. This dual-role position combines mechanical and piping engineering with project leadership, supporting energy projects from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and startup. The position develops mechanical and piping design deliverables for energy facilities, including design concepts, engineering criteria, equipment specifications, and selections. It also supports definition and management of project scope, schedule, and budget; procurement and vendor coordination; and technical coordination among clients, internal disciplines, and third-party partners. The position is fully office-based and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical 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 concurrent projects and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with engineers and designers across disciplines.
Adaptability, solutions-oriented approach, analytical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Professional written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, vendors, and construction personnel.
Preparedness to participate in a technical interview.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Develop practical mechanical and piping design solutions for pipeline and facility projects, including traps, regulator and measurement stations, compressor and pump stations, tank terminals, and main-line block valve sites.
Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design for line sizing, pipe support and nozzle loads, piping stress and strain, facility layouts, hot taps, stopples, and related mechanical work.
Interpret and apply codes and standards relevant to gathering, transmission, distribution, petrochemical, and related energy systems.
Develop and review specifications, data sheets, and equipment selections for rotating and fixed equipment, including vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, and turbines.
Apply knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, materials engineering, metallurgy, and material selection.
Independently review PPFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs for constructability, operability, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Develop and maintain standardized engineering procedures, calculation methods, and design practices.
Ensure project deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, company practices, and client and municipal requirements.
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 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; review vendor quotations, data sheets, and drawings for design compatibility.
Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and cross-discipline deliverables to verify safe, code-compliant designs aligned with project objectives.
Respond to RFIs, technical queries, design changes, and construction issues with timely technical guidance.
Conduct field assessments and walkdowns, and review site-specific geotechnical, survey, and civil information to support design development.
Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including punch list resolution and as-built documentation.