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. The Mechanical Engineer / Project Engineer role combines mechanical and piping engineering with project leadership, supporting 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 deliverables for constructability and operability.
  • Develop and maintain standardized engineering procedures and design practices.
  • 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, design changes, and construction issues.
  • Conduct field assessments and support design development.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup.

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

How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Arlington, TX currently run a median of $39/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $35–$40/hr across 8 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 29 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 16 different employers. 13 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 516 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 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 Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). 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 Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. Arlington is among them.

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