Senior I&E Designer – Power, Controls & Instrumentation

Northstar Energy Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching andvest

Medical, Dental, Vision

PPO, HSA, FSA options

Short-term and long-term benefits

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced 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 electrical and instrumentation systems in 3D using AutoCAD, CADWorx and Navisworks; develop drawings, review PFDs and P&IDs; ensure quality through QA/QC; coordinate with

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in power distribution or controls systems design.
• All qualified candidates will be required to complete an in‑person, computer‑based assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and locate electrical and instrumentation (I&E) equipment within a 3D model environment using AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks in coordination with engineers and multi-discipline design teams.
• Design site‑specific power distribution and control systems 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.
• Produce detailed installation drawings for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Size cabinets, panelboards, cables, cable tray, and conduit in accordance with applicable codes, project scope, and vendor data.
• Prepare required one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and loop diagrams for power and control systems.
• Demonstrate recent experience producing construction‑ready electrical and control system documentation.
• Apply established quality control processes and checklists, maintaining ownership and accountability for completed work.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical design

I&E coordination

QA/QC

Education

Technical degree (AAS/BSc)

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced 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 electrical and instrumentation systems in 3D using AutoCAD, CADWorx and Navisworks; develop drawings, review PFDs and P&IDs; ensure quality through QA/QC; coordinate with