Sr. Electrical and Controls Designer

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:  Sr. Electrical and Controls Designer – Baton Rouge, LA & Texas
(Experience:  10 years)

Responsibilities:

• Create and locate electrical equipment within a 3D model environment using AutoCAD, CADWorx & Navisworks in coordination with engineers and other discipline designers and 
• Layout site specific Power Distribution per company, client and industry standards.
• Use PFD and P&ID documentation to determine project 
• Prepare plan drawings from 2D and 3D models for installation of power and control systems showing hazardous area, conduits, duct banks, cable tray, & grounding.
• Develop installation detail drawings for all electrical and instrumentation equipment 
• Size cabinets, panelboards, cables, trays and conduit per industry standards.
• Prepare one-line drawings and wiring diagrams required for specified power 
• Prepare wiring diagrams for control systems power and communications.
• Research and review Company Standards, Municipality Requirements, and Regulatory Codes.
• Perform independent QA/QC of drawing 
• Work closely with civil/structural and piping designers to ensure a cohesive plan layout.
• Perform field related work to obtain design information and verify designs for tie-ins as 
• Review and respond to RFI’s throughout project-
• Review of third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility.

Qualifications:

• Ability to react promptly and efficiently shift priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a variety of sources including team members, project managers, and other disciplines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and presentation skills.
• Capability to conduct independent research into project-related issues and 
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following software/programs:
  • AutoCAD and CADWorx
  • Navisworks
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Detailed knowledge in the application of Codes and current Standards, including but not limited to:
    • National Electrical Code (NEC)
    • ANSI/ISA-5.1-2022
    • API-RP500
• US citizen or Permanent Resident card 

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.