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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\nSr. Power Systems Engineer, P.E. - Baton Rouge, LA & Houston, TX\n10-15 Years Experience\nNorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer, P.E. to join our Professional Engineering Consulting team. This role supports the design and execution of electrical systems for energy, petrochemical, industrial and data center industries. The Senior Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing electrical design concepts, performing advanced engineering analyses, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements across the full project lifecycle.\nThis position works closely with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams and plays a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and constructible power electrical designs for complex energy facilities.\nWhat You'll Do\nEngineering & Design\nPerform advanced power system modeling and engineering studies, including load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device coordination, motor-starting, voltage-drop, and equipment duty evaluations using ETAP, and/or SKM Power*Tools, EasyPower, or equivalent power system analysis software\nDevelop and maintain electrical power system models and prepare one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, three-line diagrams, motor control schematics, grounding plans, cable and conduit schedules, and point-to-point wiring diagrams\nEngineer and specify low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), generators, UPS systems, protective relays, circuit breakers, and associated control and protection equipment\nPerform equipment sizing, application, and protection calculations, including transformer sizing, conductor ampacity and derating, cable sizing, breaker and fuse selection, CT/PT selection, grounding conductor sizing, and protective relay settings.\nDevelop protective relay coordination and settings to provide selective system protection while minimizing equipment damage and unnecessary system outages. Evaluate time-current coordination, equipment damage curves, transformer inrush, motor-starting characteristics, and applicable protection functions.\nEvaluate electrical system performance under normal, contingency, starting, and fault conditions and recommend system modifications to improve reliability, protection, voltage performance, and operational flexibility.\nPerform and support arc-flash hazard analyses and develop recommendations for incident-energy reduction, protective device settings, maintenance switching, and other mitigation strategies in accordance with applicable project and safety requirements.\nDesign and evaluate grounding and bonding systems, including equipment grounding, grounding electrode systems, ground grids, and associated calculations for industrial and power distribution facilities.\nSupport specialized power system designs, including overhead and underground distribution, substations, area classification, above- and below-grade raceway systems, generator integration, renewable generation, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration.\nEvaluate the integration of new electrical loads and generation sources into existing power systems, identifying impacts to transformer loading, available fault current, protective device ratings, voltage regulation, system capacity, and protection coordination.\nReview and incorporate applicable NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, utility requirements, municipal requirements, company standards, and project-specific design criteria into electrical system designs and studies.\nDeliverable & Project Support\nPerform QA/QC reviews of power system studies, electrical calculations, models, drawings, and technical specifications to verify accuracy and compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, engineering standards, and safety-first design practices.\nReview load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device coordination, motor-starting, and voltage-drop studies to confirm modeling assumptions, equipment ratings, protective device settings, and recommended system modifications.\nCoordinate power system engineering deliverables with electrical engineers, designers, project managers, utilities, equipment vendors, and other engineering disciplines to ensure electrical system requirements are fully integrated into the overall project design.\nReview and incorporate applicable NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, utility requirements, municipal requirements, company standards, and project-specific design criteria into electrical system designs and studies.\nReview third-party and vendor one-line diagrams, equipment drawings, relay protection schemes, data sheets, and technical submittals for transformers, switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, generators, UPS systems, VFDs, protective relays, and other power distribution equipment to confirm compatibility with the electrical system design.\nVerify electrical equipment voltage ratings, continuous-current ratings, short-circuit withstand and interrupting ratings, protective device characteristics, and system interfaces against power system study results and project requirements.\nSupport project execution through field site assessments, RFI responses, and development of electrical design basis documentation.\nReview process and mechanical documents (PFDs, P&IDs, PPFDs) to ensure electrical designs align with overall facility requirements.\nMaintain and update ETAP or equivalent power system models throughout the project lifecycle to reflect approved equipment selections, vendor data, design changes, and as-built system configurations.\nProvide technical recommendations to resolve equipment duty, protection coordination, voltage performance, system capacity, arc-flash, reliability, and power quality issues identified during design, construction, commissioning, or operation.\nWhat You'll Bring\nBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering\n10 - 15 years of electrical engineering experience supporting midstream energy, petrochemical, or industrial facilities\nProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas (preferred)\nAdvanced experience with ETAP, SKM, or equivalent electrical analysis software\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, or equivalent tools\nStrong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel\nProven experience applying industry codes and standards including:\nNFPA 70 (NEC), NESC\nIEEE, NEMA, IES, UL\nAPI RP 500, AGA XL101\nTitle 49 CFR Parts 190-199\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment\nExcellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills\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, VisionYour choice of PPO, HSA, FSA\n\nShort term and long term benefits\nEmployee discounts on consumer goods\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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