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Overview

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking a Structural Engineer / Project Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team, combining hands-on structural analysis and design with project leadership across various energy sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Establish structural design criteria and perform engineering analyses, calculations, and code interpretations for energy facilities.
  • Perform steel structural analysis and design of equipment skids, platforms, pipe racks, and cable tray racks.
  • Design concrete structures, including retaining walls and foundations for various equipment.
  • Develop demolition plans, rebar schedules, material take-offs, and structural bills of material.
  • Apply and interpret structural codes and standards, including ACI 318, ASCE 7, AISC, IBC, and OSHA.
  • Review site-specific geotechnical reports for foundation design.
  • Serve as Project Engineer, managing scope, schedule, budget, and technical execution.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and act as the primary technical contact for clients.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including design basis documents and progress reports.
  • Support procurement through RFQs and evaluate technical bids.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and deliverables for safety and compliance.
  • Incorporate company standards and regulatory codes into project deliverables.
  • Respond to RFIs with technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Conduct field assessments to support design decisions.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
  • Working proficiency with SAP, SAFE, and L-Pile structural programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of ACI 318, ASCE 7, AISC, IBC, and OSHA codes and standards.
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain one.
  • Preferred: Experience with Plant 3D Structure and CADWorx, as well as construction or field experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across disciplines.
  • Adaptable and solutions-oriented with strong analytical judgment.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time, in-office position.
  • Employees are expected to work onsite during their regular work schedule.
  • Locations: Arlington, TX or Houston, TX.
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How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$35/hr across 28 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 Arlington, TX

We're tracking 30 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 14 different employers. 10 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 597 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Arlington, or widen the search to Texas.

NorthStar Energy Services currently has 1 other opening 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 Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). 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 Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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