Electrical & Control Systems Design Lead

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.