Job Description

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. The Structural Engineer/Project Engineer role combines structural analysis and design with project leadership, supporting projects from concept through construction and startup.

Responsibilities

  • Establish structural design criteria and perform engineering analyses, calculations, and code interpretations for energy facilities.
  • Perform engineering analyses and design activities for steel structures, concrete structures, and foundations.
  • Apply and interpret structural codes and standards, including ACI 318, ASCE 7, AISC, IBC, and OSHA requirements.
  • Review site-specific geotechnical reports for incorporation into site development and foundation design.
  • Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and act as the primary technical contact for the client.
  • Develop and maintain core project documentation, including design basis documents and progress reports.
  • Support procurement through RFQs and technical evaluations, and review vendor drawings for compatibility.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings to ensure safe, code-compliant designs.
  • Respond to RFIs with clear 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, 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 with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
  • 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.
  • Candidates should be prepared for a technical interview.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

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 $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 83 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 323 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 189 different employers. 75 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 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 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. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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