Electrical Engineer

Northstar Energy Services
Baton Rouge, LA Other
POSTED ON 3/5/2024

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 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 professional, from mid-level engineers to senior technical expert, have experience in applicable process technologies, program management, conceptual and detailed design engineering, and construction management.JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer, NorthStar Energy Services is seeking a skilled, and enthusiastic Engineer to join our Engineering Consulting team. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of professional engineers and designers who specialize in Energy Projects.

What You'll Do

POSITION SUMMARY: The Engineer for this position will be responsible for the development of design parameters including power system design, engineering specification, equipment and instrumentation specifications, equipment selections, code interpretations and analysis as it pertains to the design of Energy Facilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • ENGINEERING
    • Electrical
      • Perform engineering analysis/calculations and facilitate design activities, with some oversight, necessary to successfully execute the following Electrical elements:
        • Arc Flash/Short Circuit Studies
        • Protective Relay Coordination Studies
        • Electrical System Modeling utilizing ETAP
        • Interconnect Wiring Diagrams
        • 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
      • Familiarity and experience in the application of the following codes/standards is helpful in this role.
        • Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199
        • IEEE
        • IES
        • NEMA
        • NFPA 70 (NEC)
        • API RP 500
  • DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT
    • Participate in 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 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

What You'll Bring

QUALIFICATIONS:

  •  GENERAL
    • US citizen or Permanent Resident
  • SKILLS & ABILITIES
    • attention to detail, process orientation, and focus on accuracy with a sense of urgency towards project objectives.
    • Strong work ethic and ability to establish priorities among project deliverables.
    • 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
    • Work Experience 1-10 years
    • Candidate will ideally have experience with the following software:
      • ETAP, SKM, or equivalent
      • AutoCAD
      • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Experience in midstream energy or petrochemical sector - preferred

What You'll Get

As a Quanata Services employee, you'll be offered 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 

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