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Overview

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is based in Channelview, TX, providing engineering, design, procurement, construction, and support services to various industries. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Project Engineer to support projects from concept through construction and startup.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical and piping design deliverables for energy facilities.
  • Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design activities for mechanical deliverables.
  • Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards for energy systems.
  • Develop and review specifications, data sheets, and equipment selections.
  • Provide independent technical review of project PPFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs.
  • Ensure project compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and serve as the primary technical point of contact.
  • Develop and maintain core project documentation.
  • Support procurement through RFQs and technical bid evaluations.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and cross-discipline deliverables.
  • Respond to RFIs, technical queries, and construction issues.
  • Conduct field assessments and provide engineering support during construction.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain one.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
  • Adaptable and solutions-oriented with strong analytical judgment.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • This is a fully office-based position.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 70 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 314 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 185 different employers. 107 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,251 other active welding openings from 695 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

NorthStar Energy Services currently has 5 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (21), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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