NorthStar Energy Services

Overview

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is seeking an experienced Designer to join their Professional Engineering Consulting team in Arlington or Houston, Texas. The role involves hands-on leadership for complex deliverables while supporting project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D models of foundation and structural steel systems using CADWorx Plant/CADWorx Structure.
• Produce detailed design drawings, layouts, and models from engineering calculations, specifications, and conceptual sketches.
• Independently generate and update 3D structural models and 2D engineering drawings throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering and design disciplines to ensure proper model integration, spatial coordination, and design accuracy.
• Participate in 3D model coordination activities, including clash detection and interface resolution.
• Interface with stress and pipe support engineers, construction personnel, and equipment suppliers to ensure design compatibility.
• Assist Discipline Engineers in reviewing structural steel shop fabrication drawings for compliance.
• Utilize Autodesk Navisworks for 3D model navigation and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate models and drawing documentation.
• Compile and maintain project documentation, including status reports and material quantity calculations.
• Produce 2D detailed drawings and maintain familiarity with drafting standards for various deliverables.
• Apply established quality control procedures and checklists for deliverables.
• Support design reviews and client meetings by preparing and revising civil-structural deliverables.
• Maintain revision control and ensure all updates are captured as construction-ready documentation.
• Prepare concrete details and location drawings for support foundations.
• Develop concrete foundation detail drawings for various equipment.
• Produce structural detail and layout drawings for equipment skids and access platforms.
• Create demolition drawings for existing civil and structural components.
• Prepare reinforcement schedules and structural bill of materials to support fabrication.
• Research and apply company drafting standards and regulatory codes to civil-structural drawings.
• Perform independent QA/QC reviews of civil-structural design and deliverables.
• Verify that site-development drawings align with overall civil-structural design intent.
• Support Professional Engineers during the design phase and coordinate drafting requirements.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years of experience in civil-structural systems design.
• Minimum of five years of experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
• Detailed knowledge in the application of Codes and current Standards, including ACI 318, AISC, and OSHA.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision