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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


Structural / Civil Design Lead 1076

Job Description
SPEC Services, Inc. is a premiere engineering firm focused on serving energy, utility and infrastructure clients in the Western United States. SPEC is seeking a self-motivated and energetic applicant to apply for a Structural/Civil Design Lead position in Southern California.

About the Position
In this position, you will apply your knowledge of the principles of civil & structural design to:
Lead the civil/structural design development and drawing production for permitting/construction for the following:
  • Steel structures including: pipe and cable tray supports, canopies, equipment and access platforms, stairs and walkways, industrial buildings, pipe bridges
  • Foundations for electrical and mechanical equipment, buildings, tanks, vessels, light poles, pipe and cable tray supports, platforms, etc.
  • Grading and drainage design and site development
  • Work in a team environment with structural engineers and other disciplines (e.g., project management, piping, mechanical, electrical, control systems, 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 SPEC's Fountain Valley office.

    Responsibilities
    Your core duties and responsibilities may require you to do the following:
  • Lead the civil & structural design development for simple projects, managing other designers and drafters as needed.
  • Support Principal Civil & Structural Designers on large and complex projects.
  • Perform site visits to gather field data and verify existing facilities and project requirements.
  • Create clear and concise construction drawings for project elements including ground improvements, grading and drainage, concrete foundations with location plans and structural steel supports and platforms.
  • Organize construction documents from beginning to end with little to minor direction.
  • Support the development of design labor estimate for new projects.
  • Keep track of project budgets, schedules and change orders.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects with various due dates. Attend coordination and status meetings.
  • Perform a thorough quality control review of construction documents.
  • Develop and maintain good professional relationships with clients.

    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 structural construction is required.
  • The ability to work within a 3-D CAD environment is required. Proficiency with design software including Civil 3D, Revit, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Navisworks, Infraworks and 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 steel structures, foundations, grading and drainage.
  • Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.
  • Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
  • Candidates must be knowledgeable in structural design, civil design, and the related codes and regulatory requirements.
  • Formal training in civil and structural design is preferred. Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.

    Job Type: Full-time

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

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    • Senior Mechanical Engineer - Compressors and Compression Systems 1070

    Job Description
    SPEC Services, Inc. is a premier Southern California energy and infrastructure engineering firm, specializing in gas utility, refining and midstream projects in the Western U.S. We are seeking a self-motivated and energetic applicant to lead systems engineering 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 detailed design services to upgrade and expand existing systems and to develop new facilities.

    We have an exciting new position for an experienced engineer. The position has a flexible 9/80 schedule with a hybrid/WFH work location, supporting the Fountain Valley office.

    Responsibilities
  • Coordinate directly with gas clients to identify project needs, develop project scoping documents, and support project execution
  • Lead the design and engineering of compression systems, ensuring they meet a wide range of performance requirements and comply with relevant standards and regulations
  • Preparation and review of various engineering deliverables (Drawings & Documents) such as Process Flow Diagrams, heat and material balances, P&I Diagrams, Cause & Effect Diagrams, control philosophies, shutdown philosophies, HAZOP Studies & reports, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, etc.
  • Prepare and review specifications and data sheets for compressors, control systems, and related equipment
  • Conduct feasibility studies and performance evaluations for new and retrofit compression projects
  • Participate in compressor, Engine and gas turbine startup, performance testing and troubleshooting
  • Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams for existing compression systems
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and implement corrective actions to optimize system efficiency
  • Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement preventive measures
  • Review of Client documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of FEED design & calculations
  • Prepare and review instrument data sheets and specifications (control valves, PSV’s, meters, etc.)
  • Participate in planning, cost control and scheduling for assigned projects
  • Develop and review TIC estimates
  • Develop economic analysis (maintenance and energy cost) for equipment selection
  • Maintain effective communication and relationships with project team members and clients, with a commitment to building enduring relationships leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Preparation & Issue of RFQ’s, evaluation of vendor’s quotations, clarifications, Technical Bid Analysis etc.
  • Review of vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications and calculations
  • Coordinate with equipment vendors to develop project scope and execute detailed engineering
  • Coordinate with torsional and acoustic analysis companies to ensure design is mechanically sound and components are properly selected

    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
  • Familiarity in applicable industry codes and standards is required, including:
  • ASME - B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, BPVC Section VIII
  • API – 541, 610, 614, 616, 617, 618, 619, 670, 671, 682, 686 etc.
  • ISO 13631, 1940
  • NFPA 37
  • Knowledge of emissions control systems for engines and gas turbines
  • Knowledge of engine and gas turbine auxiliary systems i.e., jacket water, Auxiliary water, fuel, starting systems (i.e., air, electric, hydraulic), lube oil etc.
  • Knowledge of compressor auxiliary systems. i.e., wet seals, dry seals, packing, lube oil, recycle system, etc.
  • Knowledge of compressor control methods i.e., speed control, surge control, valve pockets, valve unloaders, variable volume pockets, slide valve, throttling, etc.
  • Knowledge of machinery monitoring i.e., accelerometer, velometer, proximity, phase, knock, surge system, etc.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
  • Ability to visit local refinery, midstream and gas utility project sites for data gathering and inspections with occasional travel to farther locations

    Experience and Education Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required
  • 5+ years’ experience in the selection, design, optimization and troubleshooting of compressors

  • Experience with various types of compressors and drivers (motors, engines, turbines)
  • Experience with a variety of emissions control systems
  • Experience with gas compression systems for natural gas processing, transmission, or storage
  • California Mechanical Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred
  • Energy infrastructure experience is preferred
  • Engineering consulting and/or equipment packaging experience is preferred
  • Experience with Ariel, DR Size, Leroi, Coolware and eRCM software is preferred
  • A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required

    Salary Range: $90k-$140k Annually

    We are an equal opportunity employer

    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.