Trainee Civil Structural Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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 models of foundation and structural steel systems using CADWorx Plant/CADWorx Structure (2020 or later versions).
• Produce detailed design drawings, layouts, and models from engineering calculations, specifications, and conceptual sketches.
• Independently generate and update 3D structural models and 2D engineering drawings throughout project lifecycle.
• 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.
• Interface with stress and pipe support engineers, construction personnel, and equipment suppliers to ensure design compatibility and constructability.
• Assist Discipline Engineers in the review of structural steel shop fabrication drawings to verify compliance with design intent and project specifications.
• Utilize Autodesk Navisworks for 3D model navigation, clash detection, and multidisciplinary design reviews
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate models and drawing documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
• Compile and maintain project documentation, including status reports, punch lists, progress sketches, and material quantity calculations, and communicate updates to the Design Lead.

Detailed Design and Documentation

• 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 civil-structural deliverables to reflect approved design changes.
• Maintain revision control and ensure all updates are accurately captured and issued as construction-ready documentation.
• Civil/Structural Deliverables
• Prepare concrete details and location drawings for support foundations accommodating various piping configurations.
• Develop concrete foundation detail drawings for both heavy and light duty equipment, including but not limited to electrical stands, electrical buildings, rotating equipment, process equipment (e.g., separators, meter skids), and storage tanks.
• Produce structural detail and layout drawings for equipment skids, access platforms, pipe racks and cable tray support structures.
• Create demolition drawings for removal or modification of existing civil and structural components.
• Prepare reinforcement schedules, material take-off, and structural bill of materials (BOMs) to support fabrication and construction activities.

Deliverable Management and Coordination

• Research, review, and apply company drafting standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory codes to all civil-structural drawings.
• Perform independent QA/QC reviews of civil-structural design and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Verify that site-development drawings align with overall civil-structural 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 civil-structural 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 civil-structural systems.
• Review and respond to Request for Information (RFIs) to maintain drawing accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility and proper integration with the intended civil-structural design.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in civil-structural systems design.
• All qualified candidates will be required to complete an in-person, computer-based assessment.

Technical Expertise

• Minimum of five (5) years of current experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
• Detailed knowledge in the application of Codes and current Standards, including but not limited to:
  • ACI 318
  • AISC
  • OSHA
• Ability to independently research and interpret equipment data, vendor documentation, and technical references.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short-term and long-term benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quanta 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.

Note: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All 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. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.