Designer – Civil​/Structural

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.

Position Overview:

North Star Energy Services is seeking an experienced and technically strong 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.

• Develop and maintain 3D models of foundation and structural steel systems using CADWorx Plant/CADWorx Structure (2020 or later versions).
• Produce detailed design drawings, layouts, and models from engineering calculations, specifications, and conceptual sketches.
• Independently generate and update 3D structural models and 2D engineering drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering and design disciplines to ensure proper model integration, spatial coordination, and design accuracy.
• Participate in 3D model coordination activities, including clash detection, model input management, and interface resolution.
• Interface with stress and pipe support engineers, construction personnel, and equipment suppliers to ensure design compatibility and constructability.
• Assist Discipline Engineers in the review of structural steel shop fabrication drawings to verify compliance with design intent and project specifications.
• Utilize Autodesk Navisworks for 3D model navigation, clash detection, and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate models and drawing documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
• Compile and maintain project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, progress sketches, and material quantity calculations, and communicate updates to the Design Lead.

• Produce 2D detailed drawings and maintain familiarity with drafting standards to prepare drawing packages for Issued for Approval (IFA), Issued for Bid (IFB), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As-Built deliverables in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Apply established quality control procedures and checklists, demonstrating accountability and ownership for the accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
• Support design reviews, model reviews, and client meetings by preparing and revising civil-structural deliverables to reflect approved design changes.
• Maintain revision control and ensure all updates are accurately captured and issued as construction-ready documentation.
• Civil/Structural Deliverables:
  Prepare concrete details and location drawings for support foundations accommodating various piping configurations; develop concrete foundation detail drawings for both heavy and light duty equipment, including but not limited to electrical stands, electrical buildings, rotating equipment, process equipment (e.g., separators, meter skids), and storage tanks; produce structural detail and layout drawings for equipment skids, access platforms, pipe racks and cable tray support structures;
  
  create demolition drawings for removal or modification of existing civil and structural components; prepare reinforcement schedules, material take-off, and structural bill of materials (BOMs) to support fabrication and construction activities.