Electrical & Control Systems Senior Engineer

SPEC Services, Inc.; Fountain Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SPEC Services, Inc. in Southern California is seeking an Electrical/Control Systems Senior Engineer to lead design and implementation of power and control systems for complex projects.

The role requires strong electrical engineering background, client coordination, and mentoring junior team members. You will prepare calculations, data sheets, and specifications, review vendor documents, and guide permitting with local authorities while traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 6+ years designing projects involving medium and low voltage power distribution systems, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control systems is required.
• Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.
• Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
• California Electrical Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as an engineering lead on the electrical and control systems portion of multi-discipline projects.
• Prepare data sheets and specifications for electrical equipment for power distribution center, switchgear, transformer, motor control center, variable frequency drive, starter, control panel, etc.
• Perform electrical calculations using electrical software such as ETAP or SKM.
• Participate in startup, performance testing and troubleshooting.
• Participate in planning, cost control and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Develop and review construction estimates.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with project team members and clients, with a commitment to building enduring relationships leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Prepare & issue requisition packages, evaluate vendor quotations, clarifications, Technical Bid Analysis, etc.
• Review vendor documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications and calculations.
• Guide permitting through local agencies, interfacing with clients and construction contractors, performing field investigations.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Learning mindset

PLC & DCS

Electrical design

Field inspections

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

California PE license (strongly preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

SPEC Services, Inc. is a premier firm in Electrical & Control Systems engineering and is seeking a self-motivated and energetic applicant to apply for an Electrical/Control Systems Senior Engineerposition in Southern California.

About the Position

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

• Prepare engineering calculations such as short circuit, load flow, motor starting, relay coordination and arc flash.
• Direct design staff in the preparation of construction drawing packages of medium and low voltage power systems, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop the best solution for a variety of power and control systems challenges.
• Contribute to the growth and development of junior team members.

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:

• Act as an engineering lead on the electrical and control systems portion of multi-discipline projects.
• Prepare data sheets and specifications for electrical equipment for power distribution center, switchgear, transformer, motor control center, variable frequency drive, starter, control panel, etc.
• Perform electrical calculations using electrical software such as ETAP or SKM.
• Participate in startup, performance testing and troubleshooting.
• Participate in planning, cost control and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Develop and review construction estimates.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with project team members and clients, with a commitment to building enduring relationships leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Prepare & issue requisition packages, evaluate vendor quotations, clarifications, Technical Bid Analysis, etc.
• Review vendor documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications and calculations.
• Guide permitting through local agencies, interfacing with clients and construction contractors, performing field investigations.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Skill Requirements

• Strong verbal, written and communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical subject matter to a wide range of audiences
• Desire and ability to learn new skills and assume greater responsibilities
• Working knowledge with instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS) is preferred.
• Knowledge in electrical engineering and design, NEC and API 500 with working electrical construction experience is required.
• Ability to visit local project sites for data gathering and inspections with occasional travel to farther locations.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 6+ years designing projects involving medium and low voltage power distribution systems, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control systems is required.
• Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.
• Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
• California Electrical Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.