Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer [Wilton]

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 An Engineer works with more experienced engineers to design building PlumbingFire Protection systems Responsibilities and Duties System Design CalculationsLearns system design calculations includingHydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler standpipe mains and branch pipingDomestic Water Sanitary Waste Vent Storm \& Gas pipe sizing calculationsDomestic plumbing equipment calculations booster sewage \& sump pumps water heaters air compressors etcSystem Design DraftingWorks with supervisor to layout fire suppression systems piping sprinkler heads specialty valves etc plumbing piping systems and equipment utilizing Revit 3D softwareProduces drawing sets including but not limited to drawings notes details and single line riser diagramsSelects equipment such as water heaters and plumbing fixturesGains understanding of different plumbing and fire protection system typesConstruction AdministrationConducts preliminary review of submittals and RFIsSustainabilityGains experience working on sustainable projectsGains familiarity with various certifications LEED etcDesign CoordinationCollaborates with fellow PlumbingFire Protection engineers within their studio or the firmAsks meaningful questionsClient InterfacePresents self in a professional manner when interacting with external stakeholdersCodeReferencesFamiliarizes themselves with international and local building codesLearns energy codesGains knowledge of applicable design standard ASPE PDI etc handbooks and calculationsAdditional tasks as requestedEducation and Experience Bachelors degree in mechanical fire protection or architectural engineering or similar fieldHas EIT certification or is working towards itProficient with Microsoft Office Suite Experience with Autodesk Revit a plusDesired 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