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 Engineer position 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.
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.
Salary Range: $95-$157k Annually
We are an equal opportunity employer
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fountain Valley, CA
Salary
$95,000–$157,000 Per Year
Skills
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Bid Analysisunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Contractsunmatched
Construction Drawingsunmatched
Construction Estimatesunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Datasheetsunmatched
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineering Consultingunmatched
Equipment Specificationunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Low Powerunmatched
Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Motor Control Systemsunmatched
Performance Testingunmatched
Portion Controlunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Startupunmatched
Switchgearunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Testingunmatched
Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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