Structural / Civil Design Lead

Job 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:

• 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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time