Sr. Designer – Instrumentation, Electrical Controls

About Us

North Star 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.

North Star possesses the skills and expertise to self-perform the design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems throughout a broad array of industrial applications.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

North Star Energy Services is seeking an experienced and technically strong Sr. Designer to join the Professional Engineering Consulting team in Arlington or Houston, Texas. This role requires hands‑on leadership for complex deliverables while supporting project execution under the direction of the Design Supervisor and Engineering Manager.

Design

• Develop and locate electrical and instrumentation (I&E) equipment within a 3D model environment using AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks in coordination with engineers and multi‑discipline design teams.
• Design site‑specific power distribution and control systems in accordance with company, client, and applicable industry standards for integration into new or existing facilities.
• Interpret Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to establish project scope and design requirements.
• Prepare design drawings and concept sketches to support construction execution, change orders, cost estimates, and field activities.
• Generate and maintain required project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, as‑built sketches, and material quantity calculations.

Detailed Design and Documentation

• Develop orthographic plan and layout drawings from 2D and 3D models for installation of power and control systems, including hazardous area classification, conduit routing, cable tray, grounding, and instrument locations, in accordance with company and client standards.
• Produce detailed installation drawings for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Size cabinets, panel boards, cables, cable tray, and conduit in accordance with applicable codes, project scope, and vendor data.
• Prepare required one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and loop diagrams for power and control systems.
• Demonstrate recent experience producing construction‑ready electrical and control system documentation.
• Apply established quality control processes and checklists, maintaining ownership and accountability for completed work.

Deliverable Management and Coordination

• Research, review, and apply company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes.
• Perform independent QA/QC reviews of I&E design deliverables.
• Verify that structural and site‑development layouts align with overall project design intent.
• Support Professional Engineers during the design phase, including standards review, collection of calculation inputs, permitting requirements, and other engineering support activities.
• Coordinate I&E design requirements with multi‑discipline project teams.
• Review drawings from other disciplines to ensure coordination and consistency with I&E systems.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review third‑party vendor drawings to confirm compatibility with the intended I&E design.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in power distribution or controls systems design.
• All qualified candidates will be required to complete an in‑person, computer‑based assessment.

Technical Expertise

• Minimum of eight (8) years of current experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft…