Structural/Civil Design Lead

2 weeks ago


Fountain Valley, United States SPEC SERVICES INC. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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 Civil/Structural 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:
    1. Steel structures including: pipe and cable tray supports, canopies, equipment and access platforms, stairs and walkways, industrial buildings, pipe bridges
    2. Foundations for electrical and mechanical equipment, buildings, tanks, vessels, light poles, pipe and cable tray supports, platforms, etc.
    3. 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.

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 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.


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