Sr. Electrical Engineer, P.E.

Quanta Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services offers engineering, procurement, project management, construction management, and consulting solutions to clients in the energy, petrochemical, and process industries. Our clients include oil & gas processing and transportation, refining, chemical, renewable, and gas companies. Our team of skilled professional, from mid-level engineers to senior technical expert, have experience in applicable process technologies, program management, conceptual and detailed design engineering, and construction management. NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced, skilled, and enthusiastic Engineer to join the Professional Engineering Consulting team. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of professional engineers and designers who specialize in Energy Projects. The Engineer for this position will be responsible for the development of design parameters including design concept, engineering criteria, electrical equipment specifications, equipment selections, code interpretations and analysis as it pertains to the design of Energy Facilities.

Requirements

US citizen or Permanent Resident
Extreme attention to detail, process orientation, and relentless focus on accuracy with a sense of urgency towards project objectives.
Strong work ethic and ability to establish priorities among project
Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or with engineering and design teams of other disciplines.
Ability to react promptly and efficiently shift priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as well as presentation skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following software/programs: ETAP, SKM, or equivalent PLS CADD, PLS Pole, or equivalent AutoCAD Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum 5+ years of experience in midstream energy or petrochemical sector
Familiarity and experience in the application of the following codes/standards: Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199 IEEE IES NACE NEMA NFPA 70 (NEC) NESC API RP 500 AGA XL101 UL

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas

Responsibilities

Independently perform engineering analysis/calculations and facilitate design activities necessary to successfully execute the following Electrical elements: Area Classification Studies Arc Flash/Short Circuit Studies Protective Relay Coordination Studies Large Motor Starting Studies Electrical System Modeling utilizing ETAP Interconnect Wiring Diagrams Electrical Power Distribution and Control Equipment Sizing Voltage Drop Calculations Motor Control Schematics Application of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) One-Line Diagrams Conduit/Cable Schedules Conduit Design (AG, BG) Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams Lighting Design Equipment Grounding Design Electrical Equipment Specifications Electrical Load Analysis Overhead Distribution Design Battery Energy Storage System Design
Independent technical review of project PPFDs and P&IDs
Conduct quality review of drawings to ensure compliance with safety-first design practices, company standards and applicable industry codes.
Coordinate and communicate project-specific deliverables with team members of all disciplines
Research, review, and design integration of Company Standards, Municipality Requirements, and Regulatory Codes as it pertains to project deliverables
Perform independent QA/QC of drawing deliverables
Review other discipline deliverables to ensure design is properly executed and aligns with project objectives
Perform field related work to obtain design pertinent information as needed
Review and respond to project RFI's throughout project-life
Review third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility with intended design
Experience in field site assessments
Experience in the development of electrical design basis documents.