Mechanical Engineer

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.

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NorthStar Energy Services

Position:  Mechanical Engineer – Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Texas
(Experience:  5 to 10 years)

Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical design deliverables such as materials specifications.
• Extensive experience with P&ID’s, Hydro testing, pipes, valves and fittings for pipelines.
• Previous experience with B31-3, B31-4, B31-7 and B31-8. Extensive experience with Part 49 CFR, Part 195 – transportation of hazardous liquids.
• Previous experience working with Piping components.
• Understand and have previously worked with ASME stds. including ASME BPVC Sec. VIII Div. 1.
• Familiarity with American Petroleum Institute practices and standard such as API 610, 618 & 682 is a plus.
• Perform equipment sizing, selection, and specification.
• Prepare cost and resource estimates.
• Evaluate equipment for construction bids.
• Interface as necessary with Company engineering and project management, drafting, purchasing, as well as outside consultant engineering firms, inspection, and operations personnel.
• Provide input toward the continuous improvement of Company engineering standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with a wide range of technical, analytical and managerial personnel.
• Occasional travel to the job site to meet with clients and construction personnel as necessary to scope the project and collect information for design.
• Routinely handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritizing tasks.

Qualifications:

• This position requires BS Degree in a related Engineering discipline from an accredited College/University, and related course work with eight years previous experience required.  Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is desired. EITs or applicants in process to become PE licensed will also be considered.
• Mechanical Engineer I or II - 5 to 10 years of experience, working in engineering consulting.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience working with process engineers on mechanical equipment, updating P&ID's, sizing pumps, heat exchangers and pressure vessels.
• Experience with Caesar II pipe stress a plus. 
• Other responsibilities include specialty items, reviews of pipe specs, reporting and providing support to on-going organizational initiatives.

NorthStar has an industry leading insurance benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, emergency, hospital indemnity, critical illness, etc.  The company supplements payments for medical insurance making the employee’s portion of the cost one of the lowest in the industry.  Benefits paid by the company include long-term disability and life insurance.  NorthStar also provides a 401K savings plan with contribution matching and no waiting period to enroll.

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.