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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.

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking a QA/QC Engineer / Project Coordinator to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. This dual-role position combines rigorous quality oversight with hands-on project coordination, helping ensure vendor-fabricated equipment, documentation, and engineering deliverables meet project requirements while supporting the communication and organization that keep projects progressing effectively.

In this role, you will manage vendor quality from purchase order through final documentation, including vendor drawing and data review, shop surveillance, source inspections, and resolution of nonconformances. You will also perform independent QA/QC reviews of multidisciplinary engineering drawings to identify errors and interface gaps before fabrication or field execution. As Project Coordinator, you will support project managers and lead engineers by tracking deliverables, schedules, and action items; managing document flow; and helping keep vendors, disciplines, and clients aligned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• VENDOR QUALITY & SOURCE INSPECTION
  • Review vendor drawings, data sheets, calculations, weld maps, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to verify compliance with project specifications, purchase orders, and applicable codes
  • Establish appropriate hold, witness, and review points within vendor ITPs and lead pre-inspection meetings with fabricators and suppliers
  • Conduct fabrication shop surveillance and source inspections, coordinating third-party inspection agencies when required
  • Review welding documentation, including WPS/PQR qualifications, welder certifications, and NDE requirements and results
  • Witness and document shop testing activities, including hydrostatic testing, coating inspection, and dimensional verification
  • Review vendor final documentation and Manufacturing Record Books, including MTRs, weld maps, and inspection and test records, for acceptance prior to shipment and turnover
  • Support vendor qualification activities, audits, and maintenance of the approved vendor list
• CROSS-DISCIPLINE DRAWING QA/QC
  • Perform independent QA/QC reviews of drawings across all disciplines, including mechanical, piping, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation & controls
  • Verify consistency across related deliverables, including P&IDs, plot plans, piping layouts and isometrics, one-line diagrams, and instrument indexes, with attention to tags, line numbers, and discipline interfaces
  • Review drawings against design basis documents, company and client standards, and applicable codes prior to issue
  • Coordinate squad checks and track review comments through resolution and final back-check
  • Develop and maintain drawing-check procedures and discipline checklists that promote consistent, repeatable quality across projects
  • Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8, ASME BPVC Sections V, VIII, and IX, API 1104, API 650/653, AWS D1.1, Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199, and SSPC/AMPP coating standards
• PROJECT COORDINATION & DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT
  • Support project managers and lead engineers by tracking deliverable status, schedules, budget items, and action items across engineering disciplines
  • Coordinate deliverables, transmittals, and document control among internal disciplines, vendors, and the client, with proactive follow-up to keep reviews and approvals on schedule
  • Maintain accurate project quality documentation, including quality plans, deliverable lists, comment logs, and progress reports
  • Serve as the primary quality and coordination interface with vendors from purchase order award through delivery, supporting RFQs and technical bid evaluations as needed
  • Coordinate project meetings, document minutes and action items, and follow through to timely closure
  • Route, track, and support resolution of RFIs, technical queries, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Conduct field assessments and walkdowns to verify installed quality and help resolve vendor or construction issues
  • Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including receiving inspections, punch list resolution, and as-built documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GENERAL
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Candidates should be prepared to participate in a technical interview as part of the selection process
  • This is a fully office-based position
• SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and a consistent commitment to technical accuracy and quality
  • Highly organized, with the ability to track and prioritize multiple vendors, deliverables, and deadlines while maintaining reliable follow-through
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers, designers, inspectors, and construction personnel across disciplines
  • Adaptable and solutions-oriented, with strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills when priorities, requirements, or schedules change
  • Professional written and verbal communicator who can address quality requirements clearly and confidently with vendors, clients, and field personnel
• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of QA/QC, vendor inspection, or fabrication quality experience in the midstream energy, oil and gas, or petrochemical sector
  • Experience reviewing vendor documentation and multidisciplinary engineering drawings, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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.

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.