Job Description

Overview

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement, construction, and support services to various industries. They are seeking a Structural Engineer / Project Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team, combining structural analysis and design with project leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Establish structural design criteria and perform engineering analyses, calculations, and code interpretations for energy facilities.
  • Serve as Project Engineer, defining project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Coordinate procurement and vendor activities.
  • Perform engineering analyses and design for steel structures, concrete structures, and foundations.
  • Apply and interpret structural codes and standards.
  • Review site-specific geotechnical reports for foundation design.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients.
  • Develop and maintain core project documentation.
  • Support procurement through RFQs and technical bid evaluations.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and deliverables.
  • Respond to RFIs with technical guidance.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with engineers across disciplines.
  • 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

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 24 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 20 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 9 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 562 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 3 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 Austin Industries (34), 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 Pasadena at $36/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and Midlothian at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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