Designer – Piping
Required Skills
Job Description
About Us:
NorthStar Energy Services, a **Quanta Services, Inc.** (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.
NorthStar 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.
Joining 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.
About this Role:
**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.
What You'll Do:
**Design**
* Develop and maintain 3D piping models using CADWorx Plant (2020 or later versions).
* Create 3D equipment models utilizing CADWorx Equipment (2020 or later versions)
* Generate piping isometrics from 3D models using CADWorx Isogen.
* Produce equipment and piping layout designs based on Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping \& Instrumentation Diagrams (P\&IDs).
* Coordinate with engineering and design disciplines to ensure proper model integration, spatial coordination, and design accuracy.
* Participate in 3D model coordination activities, including clash detection, model input management, and interface resolution.
* Coordinate with stress and pipe support engineers, construction teams, and vendors during the development of piping designs to ensure proper model integration and space management.
* Assist Discipline Engineers in the review of vendor equipment drawings to verify compliance with design intent and project specifications.
* Support project teams in maintaining accurate models and drawing documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
* Prepare drawings, layouts and conceptual sketches to support construction activities, change orders, and project cost estimates.
* Compile and maintain project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, progress sketches, and material quantity calculations, and communicate updates to the Piping Lead.
**Detailed Design and Documentation**
* Prepare orthographic drawings derived from 3D models in accordance with applicable industry and company drafting standards.
* Develop plans, sections, details and isometric drawings ensuring adequate views and detail are provided to clearly communicate fabrication and construction requirements.
* Utilize and manage external reference (XREF) drawing files to maintain coordination and consistency across project drawings.
* Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) from 3D models and support the process engineering team in compiling process\-related deliverables.
* Produce 2D detailed drawings and maintain familiarity with drafting standards to prepare drawing packages for Issued for Approval (IFA), Issued for Bid (IFB), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As\-Built deliverables in accordance with company standards and procedures.
* Apply established quality control procedures and checklists, demonstrating accountability and ownership for the accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
* Support design reviews, model reviews, and client meetings by preparing and revising piping\-related project deliverables 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 piping drawings.
* Perform independent QA/QC reviews of piping design and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
* Verify that site\-development drawings align with overall piping 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 piping 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 piping systems.
* Review and respond to Request for Information (RFIs) to maintain drawing accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
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NorthStar Energy Services, a **Quanta Services, Inc.** (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.
NorthStar 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.
Joining 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.
About this Role:
**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.
What You'll Do:
**Design**
* Develop and maintain 3D piping models using CADWorx Plant (2020 or later versions).
* Create 3D equipment models utilizing CADWorx Equipment (2020 or later versions)
* Generate piping isometrics from 3D models using CADWorx Isogen.
* Produce equipment and piping layout designs based on Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping \& Instrumentation Diagrams (P\&IDs).
* Coordinate with engineering and design disciplines to ensure proper model integration, spatial coordination, and design accuracy.
* Participate in 3D model coordination activities, including clash detection, model input management, and interface resolution.
* Coordinate with stress and pipe support engineers, construction teams, and vendors during the development of piping designs to ensure proper model integration and space management.
* Assist Discipline Engineers in the review of vendor equipment drawings to verify compliance with design intent and project specifications.
* Support project teams in maintaining accurate models and drawing documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
* Prepare drawings, layouts and conceptual sketches to support construction activities, change orders, and project cost estimates.
* Compile and maintain project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, progress sketches, and material quantity calculations, and communicate updates to the Piping Lead.
**Detailed Design and Documentation**
* Prepare orthographic drawings derived from 3D models in accordance with applicable industry and company drafting standards.
* Develop plans, sections, details and isometric drawings ensuring adequate views and detail are provided to clearly communicate fabrication and construction requirements.
* Utilize and manage external reference (XREF) drawing files to maintain coordination and consistency across project drawings.
* Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) from 3D models and support the process engineering team in compiling process\-related deliverables.
* Produce 2D detailed drawings and maintain familiarity with drafting standards to prepare drawing packages for Issued for Approval (IFA), Issued for Bid (IFB), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As\-Built deliverables in accordance with company standards and procedures.
* Apply established quality control procedures and checklists, demonstrating accountability and ownership for the accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
* Support design reviews, model reviews, and client meetings by preparing and revising piping\-related project deliverables 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 piping drawings.
* Perform independent QA/QC reviews of piping design and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
* Verify that site\-development drawings align with overall piping 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 piping 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 piping systems.
* Review and respond to Request for Information (RFIs) to maintain drawing accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
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Posted: 2026-03-24