Job Description
SPEC Services, Inc. is a premier firm in Electrical and Control Systems engineering and is seeking a self-motivated and energetic applicant to apply for an Electrical & Control Systems Design Lead position in Southern California.
About the Position
In this position, you will apply your knowledge of the principles of electrical & control systems design to :
- Lead the development of industrial construction drawings, including single line diagrams, area classification diagrams, grounding, lighting, conduit / cable tray, schematics and wiring diagrams, cable / conduit schedules, installation details, PLC panel layout and I / O schematics, loop diagrams and control system architecture.
- Work in a team environment with electrical engineers and other disciplines (e.g. project management, piping, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.
to develop solutions to clients' multi-discipline project needs.
The position has a flexible 9 / 80 work schedule with a hybrid work location, supporting the Fountain Valley office.
Responsibilities
Your core duties and responsibilities may require you to do the following :
- Lead the electrical & control systems design development for simple projects, managing other designers and drafters as needed.
- Support Principal Electrical & Control Systems Designers on large and complex projects.
- Perform site visits to gather field data and verify existing facilities and project requirements.
- Use software tools to perform design calculations such as cable tray sizing, conduit sizing, duct bank sizing, voltage drops, etc.
- Support the development of design labor estimate for new projects.
- Keep track of project budgets, schedules and change orders.
- Develop construction drawings and material requirements.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects with various due dates. Attend coordination and status meetings.
- Develop and maintain good professional relationship with clients.
Skill Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and assume greater responsibilities is required.
- Working experience with electrical construction is required.
- Proficiency with additional 3D Design software, including Civil 3D, Plant 3D and AVEVA E3D is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with MicroStation is preferred.
- Ability to visit local project sites for data gathering and inspections with occasional travel to farther locations is required.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.
Experience and Education Requirements
- 10+ years designing projects involving medium and low voltage power systems, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control systems.
- Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.
- Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge with instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS) is preferred.
- Candidates must be knowledgeable in electrical design, NEC and API 500.
- Formal training in electrical and control system design is preferred. Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.
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