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Employment

Employment

Our people, and the synergy and interaction of our people within teams, are what make SPEC Services successful. We have carefully managed our 42-year growth to our current staff of over 235, based on developing the team and maintaining the right work environment.



Philosophy & Work Environment

We allow people to develop and advance by hiring entry-level staff, and encourage senior staff to assist in developing junior staff. Our practice has allowed individuals to grow by taking on successively more challenging projects. We selectively add experienced staff to broaden and enhance our capabilities, and to balance the organization with projected future market requirements. We have recognized the successful efforts of our employees with exceptional company contributions to their retirement funds. We have continually fostered our work environment of inspired people, visionary solutions, serving others.


We are always interested in identifying people who would be a good fit with our company, now or in the future. Positions in our Southern California offices for which we are actively seeking to add exceptional staff are listed below. Please submit your resume by e-mail to: employment@specservices.com, or mail or fax to:


SPEC Services, Inc.
10540 Talbert Ave, Suite 100 East
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6051
Attn: Human Resources Manager
Fax: (714) 963-0364








Job Listing


Electrical & Control Systems Design Engineer 1079

Job Description
We are seeking engineering graduates in the field of Electrical Engineering to perform engineering and design services.

We have fantastic opportunities for design engineers to support electrical & control system design services, primarily using AutoCAD and AVEVA. Initial responsibilities will focus on design development, arc flash and distribution calculations, single line diagram development, equipment specifications and vendor coordination. The work is primarily in the office, but there are often great opportunities to perform field investigations and validation for the pipeline and utility designs.

Engineers in this position have typically learned quickly through increasingly challenging assignments across a broad range of power and controls projects, and their role has grown to include coordination with other engineering disciplines, lead design responsibilities, project engineering and project management. Job duties will also include interfacing with clients and construction contractors, field investigation, and construction support.

SPEC Services has an excellent reputation for energy and infrastructure engineering and design and is experiencing increasing demand for this type of work. We are seeking to add enthusiastic design engineers to supplement and support our dedicated design engineering teams with projects in California and beyond. We offer challenging work in a productive environment with career opportunities to develop, along a technical or project management career path.

The position has a flexible 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work location, supporting SPEC's Fountain Valley office.

Requirements
Candidates must be able to use AutoCAD and understand the use of external references; proficiency in AVEVA, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Plant 3D is a plus. Position also requires the demonstrated ability to learn new software, standards, and work in a team environment. Successful applicants will learn the engineering and design aspects of these facilities while enhancing their AutoCAD capabilities, with potential to develop to project engineer and lead design engineer positions.
  • Prior AutoCAD experience or relevant training is required.
  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • EIT certification is a benefit but not required.
  • Experience with construction is a benefit but not required.
  • Familiarity with electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, O-Calc, etc. is a benefit.
  • Specific related power or control systems design with 1-2 years’ experience, either with an engineering firm or utility operator is a benefit.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
  • Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with team members in both verbal and written form.
  • Local candidates are preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

    Salary Range: $70k-$85k Annually

    Ready to make your mark in the energy sector? Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative team at SPEC Services!

    Please visit the SPEC Services Career Center to submit your resume.

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    • Design Drafter 1080

    Job Description
    We have many excellent opportunities for CAD operators and drafters with AutoCAD experience to be a part of dynamic engineering and design teams on many diverse and challenging projects. Our workflow generally involves accurately capturing and documenting site conditions utilizing a variety of technologies including land surveying, 3D color laser scanning, UAV drone photogrammetry, GIS mapping, and record drawings. It then progresses to the engineering and design phases utilizing 3D piping and modeling software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, Aveva, and CADWorx.

    Next is the client presentation and approval process involving the use of AutoCAD, Navisworks, ReCap, BloomCE, Revit, and Inventor to communicate the design intent. The final stages involve the development of construction and permitting drawings primarily utilizing AutoCAD and MicroStation to develop plans, sections, details, and piping isometrics. There are many exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and sharpen your skills to advance into a more experienced designer and team leader.

    Requirements
  • AutoCAD Proficiency is required.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with team members in both verbal and written form.
  • Familiarity with additional design software, including Civil 3D, Plant 3D, AVEVA and MicroStation is preferred.
  • Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • AutoCAD certification is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

    Salary Range: $20-$25 Hourly

    Ready to make your mark in the energy sector? Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative team at SPEC Services!

    Please visit the SPEC Services Career Center to submit your resume.

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    • Electrical & Control Systems Design Lead 1081

    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 Lead 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:
  • 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.

    Requirements
    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 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.
  • 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 are 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.

    Salary Range: $32-$66 Hourly

    Ready to make your mark in the energy sector? Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative team at SPEC Services!

    Please visit the SPEC Services Career Center to submit your resume.

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    • Electrical & Control Systems Designer 1078

    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

    Requirements
    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.

    Salary Range: $20-37 Hourly

    Ready to make your mark in the energy sector? Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative team at SPEC Services!

    Please visit the SPEC Services Career Center to submit your resume.

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    • Mechanical & Chemical Design Engineer 1082

    Job Description
    We are seeking engineering graduates in the fields of Chemical and Mechanical engineering to perform support engineering and design services for a variety of energy infrastructure projects serving the Western and Southwestern United States. SPEC provides overall system planning for energy storage and transportation facilities and follows through with detailed engineering and coordination to upgrade and expand existing systems and to develop new facilities. We offer challenging work in a productive environment with career opportunities to develop, along a technical or project management career path.

    Initial responsibilities will be in support of the overall engineering and design effort for refining, logistics and gas utility projects, and will include piping and pump hydraulic calculations, assisting with system flow diagram development, equipment sizing and specifications, vendor coordination, construction specifications, and project estimates. Engineers in this position have typically learned quickly through increasingly challenging assignments, and their role has grown to include coordination with other engineering disciplines, project engineering and project management. Job duties will also include interfacing with clients and construction contractors, field investigation, and construction startup support.

    The position has a flexible 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work location, supporting the Fountain Valley office.

    Requirements
  • B.S. Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • EIT certification is a benefit.
  • Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with team members in both verbal and written form.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Familiarity with modeling software such as HYSYS, SolidWorks, CAESAR II, etc. is a benefit.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

    About SPEC Services

    Salary Range: $70k-$80k Annually

    Ready to make your mark in the energy sector? Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative team at SPEC Services!

    Please visit the SPEC Services Career Center to submit your resume.

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    • Recruitment Fraud Alert
    There has been an increase in fraud that targets job seekers. Scammers present
    themselves to job seekers as SPEC Services employees or recruiters. They may invite
    job seekers to fake interviews, request job seekers fill out fake job applications, and
    issue fake offer letters to entice victims to pay money or reveal sensitive personal
    information.

    Please be careful of the following:
    Communications requesting sensitive personal data (e.g., date of birth, social security
    number, credit card number, bank account information, passport information, or any
    number appearing on identity documents) at the application phase.

    Communications requesting monetary payments at any point in the hiring process.

    Requests to interview using online chat or social apps (e.g., Google Hangouts or
    Telegram).

    Please be aware that SPEC Services:
    Does not request sensitive personal data from applicants via text/instant message or
    any other unsecured method.

    Does not have job opportunities for work-from-home/data entry positions.

    Does not use recruitment or job-sourcing agencies that charge candidates an advance
    fee of any kind (e.g., placement fees, immigration processing fees, computer
    equipment/software set-up).

    For more information on best practices for employment applicants, please visit the
    Federal Trade Commission’s Job Scams website at     https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts

    We encourage applicants to review our available job openings on this web page and
    apply directly to the position of interest.