I&E Engineer/Project Engineer

About the role

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer / Project Engineer to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual-role position combines hands-on electrical and instrumentation engineering with project-level technical leadership, providing the opportunity to contribute from early design through construction, commissioning, and startup.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design activities for a broad range of electrical deliverables, including:
  • 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
  • Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams
  • Lighting Design
  • Equipment Grounding Design
  • Electrical Equipment Specifications
  • Electrical Load Analysis
• INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS ENGINEERING
  • Independently develop instrumentation and controls engineering deliverables, including:
  • Instrument Index and Instrument Datasheets/Specifications
  • Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILDs)
  • Instrument Installation Details (process and electrical hook-ups)
  • Instrument Location and Cable/Conduit Routing Plans
  • Control System I/O Lists and Panel Layout Drawings
  • Control Narratives and Cause & Effect Diagrams
  • Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer Metering Design (gas and liquid)
  • Fire & Gas Detection System Design
  • Instrument Selection for Hazardous (Classified) Locations
  • Communication Network Design (fiber, Ethernet, serial, wireless)
• PROJECT ENGINEERING & DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT
  • Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and coordinated technical execution across engineering disciplines
  • Coverage of multidisciplinary deliverables and serving as the primary day-to-day technical point of contact for the client
  • Development and maintenance of core project documentation, including design basis documents, scopes of work, deliverable lists, and progress reports
  • Coordination of procurement through RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations for electrical and instrumentation equipment; review of vendor drawings for compatibility with the intended design
  • QA/QC reviews of drawings and cross-discipline deliverables to verify safe, code-compliant designs that align with project objectives
  • Incorporation of company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes into project deliverables
  • Response to RFIs throughout the project lifecycle with clear, timely technical guidance
  • Conduct of field assessments and walkdowns to gather information needed to support sound design decisions
  • Engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including punch list resolution and as-built documentation

What You'll Bring

• General
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and a consistent commitment to technical accuracy and quality
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
  • Adaptable and solutions-oriented, with strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and construction personnel

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite

Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Organizational skills and prioritization
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
• Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role, including vendor coordination and construction support

Benefits

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs. 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting, Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision, Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSAShort-term and long-term benefits, Employee discounts on consumer goods, Equal Opportunity Employer