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(NYSE:PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement, construction and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries throughout the country. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation.\nNorthStar possesses the skills and expertise to self-perform the design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems throughout a broad array of industrial applications.\nJoining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.\nAbout this Role\nNorthStar Energy Services is seeking a Pipeline Engineer / Project Engineer to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual-role position combines hands-on pipeline design with broader project leadership, offering the opportunity to support projects from routing and analysis through construction, hydrotesting, commissioning, and startup.\nWhat You'll Do\nIn this role, you will develop pipeline engineering deliverables for gathering, transmission, and distribution systems, including routing, hydraulics, wall thickness and MAOP/MOP determination, crossings, and testing plans. As Project Engineer, you will also help define scope, schedule, and budget; coordinate procurement and vendor activities; and serve as a key technical connection among clients, internal disciplines, and third-party partners throughout the project lifecycle, including construction and field implementation.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n PIPELINE ENGINEERINGPerform engineering analyses, calculations, and design activities for a broad range of pipeline deliverables, including:Route Selection and Routing Studies, Alignment Sheets, and Right-of-Way Support\nSteady-State and Transient Hydraulic Analysis, including Surge Analysis and Pump/Compressor Station Hydraulics\nPipe Wall Thickness Calculations, MAOP/MOP Determination, and Class Location Analysis\nCrossing Design (road, railroad, waterway, wetland, and foreign utility), including HDD, Bore, and Open-Cut Methods\nLine Pipe, Valve, Fitting, and Flange Material Specifications\nMainline Block Valve, Pig Launcher/Receiver, and Trap Facility Design\nHydrostatic Test Plans and Test Section Design\nPipeline Stress Analysis and Depth-of-Cover/Buoyancy Control Design\n\nCoordinate cathodic protection and corrosion-control requirements\nSupport permitting, easement, and regulatory submittals by preparing and coordinating required design information and exhibits\nProvide independent technical review of project alignment sheets, PFDs, and P&IDs for constructability, operability, and multidisciplinary coordination\nEnsure project compliance with applicable codes and standards, including:Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199 (including Parts 192 and 195)\nASME B31.4 and B31.8 Pipeline Systems\nASME B31G Remaining Strength of Corroded Pipelines\nAPI 5L Line Pipe and API 6D Pipeline Valves\nAPI 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities\nAPI RP 1102 Steel Pipelines Crossing Railroads and Highways\n\nPROJECT ENGINEERING & DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENTServe as Project Engineer for assigned projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and coordinated technical execution across engineering disciplines\nCoordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and serve as the primary day-to-day technical point of contact for the client\nDevelop and maintain core project documentation, including design basis documents, scopes of work, deliverable lists, and progress reports\nSupport procurement through RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations for line pipe, valves, and pipeline materials; review vendor drawings for compatibility with the intended design\nPerform QA/QC reviews of drawings and cross-discipline deliverables to verify safe, code-compliant designs that align with project objectives\nIncorporate company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes into project deliverables\nRespond to RFIs, technical queries, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle with clear, timely technical guidance\nConduct field assessments, route walkdowns, and construction site visits, and review survey and geotechnical information to support design development\nProvide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including hydrotest activities, punch list resolution, and as-built documentation\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nGENERALMust be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident\nCandidates should be prepared to participate in a technical interview as part of the selection process\nThis is a fully office-based position\n\nSKILLS & ABILITIESDemonstrated attention to detail and a consistent commitment to technical accuracy and quality\nStrong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and designers across disciplines\nAdaptable and solutions-oriented, with strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change\nProfessional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and construction personnel\n\n EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline\n3+ years of pipeline design experience in the midstream energy, oil and gas, or petrochemical sector\nProficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite\nPreferred, but not required: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain one\n\nWhat You'll Get\nAs a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.\n401(k) with immediate matching and vesting\nFully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision\nYour choice of PPO, HSA, FSA\nShort-term and long-term benefits\nEmployee discounts on consumer goods\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nQuanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nNote: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. 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