Sr. Electrical Engineer, P.E.

Sr. Electrical Engineer, P.E.

NorthStar Energy Services offers engineering, procurement, project management, construction management, and consulting solutions to clients in the energy, petrochemical, and process industries. Our clients include oil & gas processing and transportation, refining, chemical, renewable, and gas companies. Our team of skilled professionals, from mid-level engineers to senior technical experts, have experience in applicable process technologies, program management, conceptual and detailed design engineering, and construction management.

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced, skilled, and enthusiastic Engineer to join the Professional Engineering Consulting team. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of professional engineers and designers who specialize in Energy Projects.

Position Summary:

The Engineer for this position will be responsible for the development of design parameters including design concept, engineering criteria, electrical equipment specifications, equipment selections, code interpretations and analysis as it pertains to the design of Energy Facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineering:

Independently perform engineering analysis/calculations and facilitate design activities necessary to successfully execute the following Electrical elements:

Area Classification Studies

Arc Flash/Short Circuit Studies

Protective Relay Coordination Studies

Large Motor Starting Studies

Electrical System Modeling utilizing ETAP

Interconnect Wiring Diagrams

Electrical Power Distribution and Control Equipment Sizing

Voltage Drop Calculations

Motor Control Schematics

Application of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

One-Line Diagrams

Conduit/Cable Schedules

Conduit Design (AG, BG)

Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams

Lighting Design

Equipment Grounding Design

Electrical Equipment Specifications

Electrical Load Analysis

Overhead Distribution Design

Battery Energy Storage System Design

Independent technical review of project PPFDs and P&IDs

Familiarity and experience in the application of the following codes/standards:

Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199

IEEE

IES

NACE

NEMA

NFPA 70 (NEC)

NESC

API RP 500

AGA XL101

UL

Deliverable Management:

Conduct quality review of drawings to ensure compliance with safety-first design practices, company standards and applicable industry codes.

Coordinate and communicate project-specific deliverables with team members of all disciplines

Research, review, and design integration of Company Standards, Municipality Requirements, and Regulatory Codes as it pertains to project deliverables

Perform independent QA/QC of drawing deliverables

Review other discipline deliverables to ensure design is properly executed and aligns with project objectives

Perform field related work to obtain design pertinent information as needed

Review and respond to project RFI's throughout project-life

Review third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility with intended design

Experience in field site assessments

Experience in the development of electrical design basis documents.

Qualifications: General:

US citizen or Permanent Resident

Select candidates will be required to participate in an in-person technical

Skills & Abilities:

Extreme attention to detail, process orientation, and relentless focus on accuracy with a sense of urgency towards project objectives.

Strong work ethic and ability to establish priorities among project

Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or with engineering and design teams of other disciplines.

Ability to react promptly and efficiently shift priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as well as presentation skills

Education & Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas

Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following software/programs:

ETAP, SKM, or equivalent

PLS CADD, PLS Pole, or equivalent

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum 5+ years of experience in midstream energy or petrochemical sector