Project Engineer - Electrical [Boston]

Job Description

Who We Are Altieri has provided mechanical electrical plumbing and fire protection engineering design services to architects and building owners for 65 years We are a recognized industry leader designing exciting and high profile projects for iconic museums galleries theatre and performing arts venues higher education buildings libraries parks and historic projects around the country including Carnegie Hall NYC Domino Park NYC Gansevoort Peninsula Hudson River Park NYC The Getty Center Los Angeles The Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC Museum of Ice Cream NYC National Aquarium Baltimore The National WWII Museum New Orleans Obama Presidential Center Chicago Smithsonian National Museum of American History Washington DC Job Overview A Project Engineer works with other MEPF engineers to design building electrical fire alarm and low voltage systems Years of Experience 4 10 years Responsibilities and Duties System Design CalculationsPerforms system design calculations includingElectric service load calculationsVoltage drop calculationsShort circuit calculationsLighting calculationsCOMcheck energy calculationsSystem Design DraftingUtilizes Revit 3D drafting software to layout receptacles panelboards equipment lighting control devices and fire alarm devicesProduces drawing sets including but not limited to drawing notes details and single line riser diagramsSelects equipment such as distribution boards and panelboards light fixtures lighting control systems and fire alarm systemsGains understanding of different electrical system types medium voltage applications service entrance grounding and lightning protection systems etcLearns outline and book specificationsLife SafetyResearches code on required life safety and standby loads and fire alarm system requirementsResearches fire alarm system types and components required for each occupancy groupPerforms emergency power generator load calculationsResearches fuel type acoustical enclosure and space requirement for generatorsSizes and selects automatic and manual transfer switches and associated componentsCreates emergency power single line diagram and tie insConstruction AdministrationReviews submittals and RFIsAttends construction meetings as requiredProvides thoroughly researched and technically correct responses to RFIs and answer questions from the design and constructions teamsSustainabilityGains familiarity with various certifications LEED etcCompletes building certification eg LEED documentationParticipates in sustainability meetingsConsiders energy impact when implementing designsDesign CoordinationCollaborates with fellow Altieri engineers of all MEPF trades to progress project designCollaborates with clients other consultants and contractorsIdentifies and resolves conflictsConsiders constructability and maintenance requirements of designsClient InterfaceActively participates in client meetingsResponsive to client requests to provide designs within the contract agreementCodeReferencesUses international and local building codes to inform design and calculationsApplies energy codes to design and calculationsReferences NEC and NFPA to inform design and calculationsProject Management if applicableExecutes Altieris obligations under the contract agreementCoordination Coordinates project effectively across all tradesClient Interface Serves as primary point of contactFinancials Manages budget schedules and billing Prepares additional service requestsConstruction CA Oversees construction process of projectAdditional tasks as requestedEducation and Experience Bachelors degree in electrical or architectural engineering or similar field4 years of relevant experienceEIT certification or PE license preferredProficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Autodesk RevitDesired Characteristics Ability to communicate their technical knowledgeA team player Proven ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally to accomplish goalsHas a strong attention to detail and is committed to providing quality workExhibits drive for continuous improvement Ability to identify needs and initiate creative approaches to developing programsprocesses to address these needsCommitted to supporting an inclusive workplace cultureAltieri provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age handicap disability or status as a veteran This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training Further any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the above factors shall not be tolerated