Electrical & Control Systems Designer

SPEC Services, Inc.; Fountain Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPEC Services, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Electrical & Control Systems Designer in Southern California to assist the design lead and develop industrial construction drawings and schematics. You will collaborate with electrical engineers and other disciplines to solve multi‑discipline project needs.

The role involves site visits, design calculations, and preparing drawings and material lists. The position offers a flexible 9/80 schedule with a hybrid work location supporting the

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial electrical and/or control system design.
• Familiarity with NEC and API 500 is preferred.
• Trade school or associates degree in electrical/control design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support an Electrical & Control Systems Design Lead 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.
• 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 relationships with clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

NEC knowledge

Code compliance familiarity

Site data collection

Education

Associates degree or trade school in electrical/control design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

AVEVA E3D

MicroStation

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 Designer position in Southern California.

About The Position

In this position, you will apply your knowledge of the principles of electrical & control systems design to:

• Support a project Electrical & Control Systems Design Lead in developing 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-disciplined 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:

• Support an Electrical & Control Systems Design Lead 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.
• 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 relationships 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.
• Proficiency with additional 3D Design software, including Civil 3D, Plant 3D and AVEVA E3D is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation is preferred.
• Working experience with electrical construction is preferred.
• General knowledge of the use of concrete and structural steel in the design of structures.
• Knowledge of seismic and wind design provisions in the IBC/CBC, ASCE 7, AISC and ACI codes.
• 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 are required.

Experience And Education Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in industrial electrical and/or control system design is required.
• Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.
• Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC and API 500 is preferred.
• Formal training in electrical and control system design is preferred. Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.