Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

NorthStar Energy Services delivers engineering, procurement, project management, construction management, and consulting solutions across the energy, petrochemical, and process industries, including oil and gas processing and transportation, refining, chemicals, renewables, and natural gas. Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced engineers and senior technical specialists with expertise in process technologies, program management, conceptual and detailed design, and construction management.

JOB TITLE: I&E Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer / Project Engineer to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team in both our Arlington and Houston, TX offices. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this role, you will develop electrical and instrumentation deliverables for energy facilities, including design concepts, engineering criteria, equipment and instrument specifications, and code interpretations. As Project Engineer, you will also help define scope, schedule, and budget; coordinate procurement and vendor activities; and serve as a key technical connection among clients, internal disciplines, and third-party partners throughout the project lifecycle, including construction and field implementation.

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)

• Provide independent technical review of project PFDs and P&IDs, with particular attention to instrumentation tagging and control philosophy

• PROJECT ENGINEERING & DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT

• Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and coordinated technical execution across engineering disciplines

• Coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and serve 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 electrical and instrumentation equipment; review vendor drawings for compatibility with the intended design

• 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 throughout the project lifecycle with clear, timely technical guidance

• Conduct field assessments and walkdowns to gather information needed to support sound design decisions

• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including punch list resolution and as-built documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GENERAL

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship .

• Candidates should be prepared to participate in a technical interview as part of the selection process

• This is a fully office-based position at our Arlington or Houston, Texas location.

• 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, 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

• Preferred, but not required: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain one

• Preferred, but not required: experience in a project engineering or technical lead role, including vendor coordination and construction support