Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer

About Us

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement, construction and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries throughout the country. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation. NorthStar possesses the skills and expertise to self‑perform the design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems across a broad array of industrial applications. Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion, focuses on career development, and rewards excellence.

About This Role

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Project Engineer to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual‑role position combines hands‑on mechanical and piping engineering with broader project leadership, supporting projects from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and startup.

What You’ll Do

Mechanical Engineering

• Develop practical mechanical and piping design solutions for pipeline and facility projects, including traps, regulator stations, measurement stations, compressor stations, pump stations, tank terminals, and main‑line block valve sites.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design activities for a broad range of mechanical deliverables, such as line sizing calculations, pipe support load analysis, nozzle load evaluations, and piping stress/strain analysis per applicable codes and standards.
• Create equipment and piping layouts for compressor stations, pump stations, tank terminals, and truck loading facilities; design hot taps, stopples, and related mechanical work.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards for gathering, transmission, distribution, petrochemical, and related energy systems.
• Develop and review specifications, data sheets, and equipment selections for rotating and fixed equipment, including pressure vessels, drums, tanks, filters, mixers, strainers, separators, pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods (machining, grinding, welding, assembly, inspection) together with materials engineering, metallurgy, and material selection.
• Provide independent technical review of project PPFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs for constructability, operability, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Develop and maintain standardized engineering procedures, calculation methods, and design practices to support consistent technical quality.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes and standards, including Title 49 CFR Parts 190‑199, 40 CFR 112, 40 CFR 264, ASME BPVC‑VIII, API 620, API 650, API 12C, ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API 610, API 674/675/676, API 682, API 520/521.

Project Engineering & Deliverable Management

• Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects, responsible for 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 core project documentation, including design basis documents, scopes of work, deliverable lists, and progress reports.
• Support procurement through RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations for mechanical and rotating equipment; 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 that align with project objectives.
• Incorporate company standards, client and municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes into project deliverables.
• Respond to RFIs, technical queries, design changes, and construction issues throughout the project lifecycle with clear, timely technical guidance.
• Conduct field assessments and walkdowns, reviewing 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.

What You’ll Bring

General

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Willingness to participate in a technical interview as part of the selection process.
• Fully office‑based position.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and designers across disciplines.
• Adaptable and solutions‑oriented, with strong analytical judgment and problem‑solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and construction personnel.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred (but not required): Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain one.

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Fully comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision.
• Choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.