Instrumentation & Electrical Designer Jobs

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.

JOB TITLE: Sr. Instrumentation & Electrical Designer

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

Position Summary

The Designer for this position will be responsible for the deliverables of concurrent projects from concept design through to the successful completion of various drawing issuances and submission of final project as-built drawings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• DESIGN
• Understands how to use PFD and P&ID documentation to determine project scope.
• Prepare drawings and concept sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
• Create and locate I&E equipment within a 3D model environment using AutoCAD, CADWorx & Navisworks in coordination with engineers and other discipline designers and documentation.
• Design site specific Power Distribution and Control Systems per company, client and industry standards that integrate into new or existing client facilities.

• Apply quality control processes, check lists, take ownership and accountability for completed work.
• Prepare all one-lines, wiring & loop diagrams required for specified power and controls equipment.
• Size all cabinets, panelboards, cables, tray, and conduit per industry standards based upon project scope and vendor information.
• Prepare orthographic plan drawings from 2D and 3D models for installation of power and control systems showing Hazardous Area, Conduits, Cable Tray, Grounding & Instrument Location per company and client drafting standards.
• DRAFTING
• Recent work experience in preparing construction documents for electrical or control systems.
• Develop installation detail drawings for all electrical and instrumentation equipment required.

• Verify structural and site-development layout meets project design intent
• Review other disciple drawings to ensure coordination and drawing consistency with all I&E equipment.
• Review of third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility with intended I&E design
• Perform field related work to obtain design information and verify designs for tie-ins as needed
• Review and respond to RFI’s throughout project- life
• Research, review, and application of Company Standards, Municipality Requirements, and Regulatory Codes
• Perform independent QA/QC of drawing deliverables
• Coordinate I&E design requirements with team members of all disciplines.
• DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT
• Support Professional Engineers during project design phase (standards review, gather calculation inputs, gather permitting requirements, and other engineering activities) as needed

Qualifications

• Select Candidates will be required to participate in an in-person computer-based test as part of the technical interview process
• US citizen or permanent resident card holder
• GENERAL

• CADWorx
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and presentation skills.
• 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.
• Capability to conduct independent research into project-related issues and products.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following software/programs:
• AutoCAD
• 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
• Navisworks

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Associates or Bachelors’ degree in Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience in power distribution or controls systems