Solar Project Engineer

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer / Project EngineerNorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer / Project Engineer to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual-role position combines hands-on electrical and instrumentation engineering with project-level technical leadership, providing the opportunity to contribute from early design through construction, commissioning, and startup.In this role, you will develop electrical and instrumentation deliverables for energy facilities, including design concepts, engineering criteria, equipment and instrument specifications, and code interpretations. 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design activities for a broad range of electrical deliverables, including:Area Classification StudiesArc Flash/Short Circuit StudiesProtective Relay Coordination StudiesLarge Motor Starting StudiesElectrical System Modeling utilizing ETAPInterconnect Wiring DiagramsElectrical Power Distribution and Control Equipment SizingVoltage Drop CalculationsMotor Control SchematicsApplication of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)One-Line DiagramsConduit/Cable SchedulesConduit DesignPoint-to-Point Wiring DiagramsLighting DesignEquipment Grounding DesignElectrical Equipment SpecificationsElectrical Load AnalysisINSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS ENGINEERING Independently develop instrumentation and controls engineering deliverables, including:Instrument Index and Instrument Datasheets/SpecificationsInstrument Loop Diagrams (ILDs)Instrument Installation Details (process and electrical hook-ups)Instrument Location and Cable/Conduit Routing PlansControl System I/O Lists and Panel Layout DrawingsControl Narratives and Cause & Effect DiagramsFlow Measurement and Custody Transfer Metering Design (gas and liquid)Fire & Gas Detection System DesignInstrument Selection for Hazardous (Classified) LocationsCommunication Network Design (fiber, Ethernet, serial, wireless) Provide independent technical review of project PFDs and P&IDs, with particular attention to instrumentation tagging and control philosophyPROJECT ENGINEERING & DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and coordinated technical execution across engineering disciplinesCoordinate multidisciplinary deliverables and serve as the primary day-to-day technical point of contact for the clientDevelop and maintain core project documentation, including design basis documents, scopes of work, deliverable lists, and progress reportsSupport procurement through RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations for electrical and instrumentation equipment; review vendor drawings for compatibility with the intended designPerform QA/QC reviews of drawings and cross-discipline deliverables to verify safe, code-compliant designs that align with project objectivesIncorporate company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes into project deliverablesRespond to RFIs throughout the project lifecycle with clear, timely technical guidanceConduct field assessments and walkdowns to gather information needed to support sound design decisionsProvide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including punch list resolution and as-built documentationGENERAL:Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentCandidates should be prepared to participate in a technical interview as part of the selection processThis is a fully office-based positionSKILLS & ABILITIES:Demonstrated attention to detail and a consistent commitment to technical accuracy and qualityStrong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlinesAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and designers across disciplinesAdaptable and solutions-oriented, with strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules changeProfessional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and construction personnelEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office SuitePreferred, but not required: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain onePreferred, but not required: experience in a project engineering or technical lead role, including vendor coordination and construction supportWhat You'll Get:401(k) with immediate matching and vestingFully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, VisionYour choice of PPO, HSA, FSAShort-term and long-term benefitsEmployee discounts on consumer goodsEqual Opportunity EmployerQuanta 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.