Pipeline 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 Pipeline Engineer / Project Engineer to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual‑role position combines hands‑on pipeline design with broader project leadership, supporting projects from routing and analysis through construction, hydro‑testing, commissioning, and startup.

What You’ll Do

Pipeline Engineering

• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design activities for a broad range of pipeline deliverables, including route selection, alignment sheets, and right‑of‑way support.
• Conduct steady‑state and transient hydraulic analysis, surge analysis, and pump/compressor station hydraulics.
• Calculate pipe wall thickness, determine MAOP/MOP, and perform class location analysis.
• Design crossings (road, railroad, waterway, wetland, foreign utility) using HDD, bore, and open‑cut methods.
• Specify line pipe, valve, fitting, and flange materials.
• Design mainline block valve, pig launcher/receiver, and trap facilities.
• Develop hydrostatic test plans and test section designs.
• Perform pipeline stress analysis and depth‑of‑cover/buoyancy control design.
• Coordinate cathodic protection and corrosion‑control requirements.
• Support permitting, easement, and regulatory submittals by preparing required design information and exhibits.
• Provide independent technical review of project alignment sheets, PFDs, and P&IDs for constructability, operability, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including Title 49 CFR Parts 190‑199 (Parts 192 and 195), ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME B31G, API 5L, API 6D, API 1104, and API RP 1102.

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 line pipe, valves, and pipeline materials; review vendor drawings for 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, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes into project deliverables.
• Respond to RFIs, technical queries, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle with clear, timely guidance.
• Conduct field assessments, route walkdowns, and construction site visits; review survey and geotechnical information to support design development.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including hydrotest activities, punch‑list resolution, and as‑built documentation.

Qualifications

General

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

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated attention to detail and 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, solutions‑oriented, with strong analytical judgment and problem‑solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills; effective interaction with clients, vendors, and construction personnel.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of pipeline design experience in the midstream energy, oil and gas, or petrochemical sector.
• 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 packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA health plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.