What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Structural Engineer, P.E. position at NorthStar Energy Services?
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 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.
About This Role
NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced Civil / Structural Engineer to join our Professional Engineering Consulting team. This role supports the design and engineering of civil and structural systems for energy, midstream, and petrochemical facilities. The Civil / Structural Engineer will be responsible for developing structural design solutions, performing engineering analyses, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams.
What You'll Do
Engineering & Design
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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 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.
About This Role
NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced Civil / Structural Engineer to join our Professional Engineering Consulting team. This role supports the design and engineering of civil and structural systems for energy, midstream, and petrochemical facilities. The Civil / Structural Engineer will be responsible for developing structural design solutions, performing engineering analyses, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams.
What You'll Do
Engineering & Design
- Perform structural analysis and design for steel structures including equipment skids, platforms, pipe racks, and cable tray supports.
- Design concrete structures such as foundations (deep and shallow), retaining walls, and equipment pads for static and rotating equipment.
- Develop demolition plans, rebar schedules, material take-offs, and structural bills of material.
- Interpret and apply structural design codes and standards to support safe and constructible facility designs.
- Review process, piping, and electrical layouts to ensure structural designs align with overall facility requirements.
- Coordinate structural deliverables with project team members across all engineering disciplines.
- Review and integrate company standards, regulatory requirements, and municipal codes into project designs.
- Review site-specific geotechnical reports to support site development and foundation design.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of structural drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
- Review and respond to RFIs, evaluate shop fabrication and third-party vendor drawings, and support field activities as needed.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- 10 yrs of total exp; 3 years of direct civil/structural engineering experience supporting midstream energy or petrochemical facilities
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required, preferably in the State of Texas
- Working knowledge of steel and concrete structural design for industrial facilities
- Experience using structural analysis and design software such as SAP, SAFE, and L-Pile
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience applying applicable codes and standards including:
- ACI 318, ASCE 7
- AISC, IBC, OSHA
- API 650, API 653, API RP 2350
- NFPA 30
- ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8
- Title 49 CFR Parts 190–199, 40 CFR 112, 40 CFR 264
- Experience with Plant 3D Structure or CADWorx, preferred
- Construction or field experience, preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.