SPEC Services, Inc.

Structural/Civil Designer

Fountain Valley, CA

full time

On-site

Utilities

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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 Designer

position in Southern California.

About The Position

In this position, you will apply your knowledge of the principles of civil & structural design to:

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Support the civil/structural design development and drawing production for permitting/construction of the following:

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Steel structures including: pipe and cable tray supports, canopies, equipment and access platforms, stairs and walkways, industrial buildings, pipe bridges

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Foundations for electrical and mechanical equipment, buildings, tanks, vessels, light poles, pipe and cable tray supports, platforms, etc.

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Grading and drainage design and site development

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Work in a team environment with lead designers, 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:

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Support Lead Civil/Structural Designers on project design development and drawing production.

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Perform site visits to gather field data and verify existing facilities and project requirements.

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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.

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Organize construction documents from beginning to end.

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Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects with various due dates. Attend coordination and status meetings.

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Perform a thorough quality control review of construction documents.

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Develop and maintain good professional relationships with clients.

Skill Requirements

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Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

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Strong proficiency with AutoCAD required.

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Desire and ability to learn new skills and assume greater responsibilities is required.

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Working experience with structural construction is preferred.

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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.

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Experience with Navisworks, Infraworks and MicroStation is preferred.

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Ability to visit local project sites for data gathering and inspections with occasional travel to farther locations is required.

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Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

Experience And Education Requirements

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2+ years designing projects involving steel structures, foundations, grading and drainage.

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Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.

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Engineering consulting experience is preferred.

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Candidates must be familiar with structural design, civil design, and the related codes and regulatory requirements.

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Formal training in civil and structural design is preferred. Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Structural/Civil Designer

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