QA/QC Engineer

About Us

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company based in Channelview, TX, 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 QA/QC Engineer / Project Coordinator to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual‑role position combines rigorous quality oversight with hands‑on project coordination, ensuring vendor‑fabricated equipment, documentation, and engineering deliverables meet project requirements while supporting communication and organization that keep projects progressing effectively.

Vendor Quality & Source Inspection

• Review vendor drawings, data sheets, calculations, weld maps, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to verify compliance with project specifications, purchase orders, and applicable codes.
• Establish appropriate hold, witness, and review points within vendor ITPs and lead pre‑inspection meetings with fabricators and suppliers.
• Conduct fabrication shop surveillance and source inspections, coordinating third‑party inspection agencies when required.
• Review welding documentation, including WPS/PQR qualifications, welder certifications, and NDE requirements and results.
• Witness and document shop testing activities, including hydrostatic testing, coating inspection, and dimensional verification.
• Review vendor final documentation and Manufacturing Record Books (MTRs, weld maps, inspection and test records) for acceptance prior to shipment and turnover.
• Support vendor qualification activities, audits, and maintenance of the approved vendor list.

Cross‑Discipline Drawing QA/QC

• Perform independent QA/QC reviews of drawings across all disciplines—mechanical, piping, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation & controls.
• Verify consistency across related deliverables (P&IDs, plot plans, piping layouts, isometrics, one‑line diagrams, instrument indexes) with attention to tags, line numbers, and discipline interfaces.
• Review drawings against design basis documents, company and client standards, and applicable codes prior to issue.
• Coordinate squad checks and track review comments through resolution and final back‑check.
• Develop and maintain drawing‑check procedures and discipline checklists that promote consistent, repeatable quality across projects.
• Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8, ASME BPVC Sections V, VIII, IX, API 1104, API 650/653, AWS D1.1, Title 49 CFR Parts 190‑199, and SSPC/AMPP coating standards.

Project Coordination & Deliverable Management

• Support project managers and lead engineers by tracking deliverable status, schedules, budget items, and action items across engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate deliverables, transmittals, and document control among internal disciplines, vendors, and the client, with proactive follow‑up to keep reviews and approvals on schedule.
• Maintain accurate project quality documentation, including quality plans, deliverable lists, comment logs, and progress reports.
• Serve as the primary quality and coordination interface with vendors from purchase order award through delivery, supporting RFQs and technical bid evaluations as needed.
• Coordinate project meetings, document minutes and action items, and follow through to timely closure.
• Route, track, and support resolution of RFIs, technical queries, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct field assessments and walkdowns to verify installed quality and help resolve vendor or construction issues.
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including receiving inspections, punch list resolution, and as‑built documentation.

Qualifications

General

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Candidates should be prepared to participate in a technical interview as part of the selection process.
• This is a fully office‑based position.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated attention to detail and a consistent commitment to technical accuracy and quality.
• Highly organized, with the ability to track and prioritize multiple vendors, deliverables, and deadlines while maintaining reliable follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers, designers, inspectors, and construction personnel across disciplines.
• Adaptable and solutions‑oriented, with strong analytical judgment and problem‑solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change.
• Professional written and verbal communicator who can address quality requirements clearly and confidently with vendors, clients, and field personnel.

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