Position Overview

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced and technically strong Designer to join the Professional Engineering Consulting team in Arlington or Houston, Texas. This role requires hands-on leadership for complex deliverables while supporting project execution under the direction of the Design Supervisor and Engineering Manager.

Design

• Develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) using AutoCAD, and CADWorx in coordination with engineers and multi-disciplined design teams.
• Design project-specific Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) in accordance with company, client, and applicable industry standards for integration into new or existing facilities.
• Interpret Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to establish project scope and design requirements.
• Prepare design drawings and concept sketches to support construction execution, change orders, cost estimates, and field activities.
• Generate and maintain required project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, as-built sketches, and material quantity calculations.

Detailed Design and Documentation

• Lead the development and maintenance of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in accordance with company, client, and applicable industry standards.
• Interpret process design basis, PFDs, and control philosophies to accurately reflect process intent within P&IDs.
• Develop and update detailed P&IDs to define process equipment, piping systems, valves, line designations, control loops, and safety systems.
• Ensure correct tagging, symbology, line numbering, and legend application consistent with project and client standards.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, process to ensure full integration and consistency across all design documents.
• Incorporate vendor data, relief scenarios, cause & effect requirements, and control narratives into P&ID deliverables.
• Perform rigorous QA/QC reviews of P&IDs and related documents, maintaining accountability for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Support design reviews, model reviews, and client meetings by preparing and revising P&IDs to reflect approved design changes.
• Maintain revision control and ensure all updates are accurately captured and issued as construction-ready documentation.

Deliverable Management and Coordination

• Research, review, and apply company drafting standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory codes to all process drawings.
• Perform independent QA/QC reviews of process design and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Verify that site-development drawings align with overall process design intent and layout requirements.
• Support Professional Engineers during the design phase, including standards review, gathering calculation inputs, and providing drafting-related technical support.
• Coordinate process drafting requirements with multi-discipline project teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
• Review drawings from other disciplines to confirm proper coordination and consistency with process systems.
• Review and respond to Request for Information (RFIs) to maintain drawing accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility and proper integration with the intended process design.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in process systems design.
• All qualified candidates will be required to complete an in-person, computer-based assessment.

Technical Expertise

• Minimum of five (5) years of current experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
• Detailed knowledge in the application of Codes and current Standards, including but not limited to:
  • ISO 10628
  • IEC 61511
  • IEC 61882
  • ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8
  • ASME BPVC-VIII (Div 1)
  • API 520/521
  • API 650
  • API 610
  • NFPA 70
• Ability to independently research and interpret equipment data, vendor documentation, and technical references.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders.

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short-term and long-term benefits