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Altieri

Project Engineer - Electrical [Boston]

Altieri, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview Job Overview: A Project Engineer works with other MEPF engineers to design building electrical, fire alarm, and low voltage systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

System Design: Calculations

Electric service load calculations

Voltage drop calculations

Short circuit calculations

Lighting calculations

COMcheck energy calculations

System Design: Drafting

Utilizes Revit 3D drafting software to layout receptacles, panelboards, equipment, lighting control devices, and fire alarm devices

Produces drawing sets, including drawing notes, details, and single line riser diagrams

Selects equipment, such as distribution boards and panelboards, light fixtures, lighting control systems, and fire alarm systems

Gains understanding of different electrical system types (medium voltage applications, service entrance, grounding and lightning protection systems)

Learns outline and book specifications

Life Safety

Researches code on required life safety and standby loads, and fire alarm system requirements

Researches fire alarm system types and components required for each occupancy group

Performs emergency power generator load calculations

Researches fuel type, acoustical enclosure, and space requirement for generators

Sizes and selects automatic and manual transfer switches and associated components

Creates emergency power single line diagram and tie-ins

Construction Administration

Reviews submittals and RFIs

Attends construction meetings as required

Provides thoroughly researched and technically correct responses to RFIs and answer questions from the design and construction teams

Sustainability

Gains familiarity with various certifications (LEED, etc.)

Completes building certification (e.g. LEED) documentation

Participates in sustainability meetings

Considers energy impact when implementing designs

Design Coordination

Collaborates with fellow Altieri engineers of all MEPF trades to progress project design

Collaborates with clients, other consultants, and contractors

Able to identify and resolve conflicts

Considers constructability and maintenance requirements of designs

Able to determine next steps in design process and obtain necessary information with limited guidance from supervisors

Client Interface

Actively participates in client meetings

Responsive to client requests to provide designs within the contract agreement

Code/References

Uses international and local building codes to inform design and calculations

Applies energy codes to design and calculations

References NEC and NFPA to inform design and calculations

Project Management (if applicable)

Executes Altieri’s obligations under the contract agreement

Coordination – Coordinates project effectively across all trades

Client Interface – Serves as primary point of contact

Financials – Manages budget, schedules, and billing; prepares additional service requests

Construction / CA – Oversees construction process of project

Additional tasks as requested

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or architectural engineering, or similar field

4-5 years of relevant experience

EIT certification or PE license preferred

Ability to communicate their technical knowledge

A team player. Proven ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally to accomplish goals

Motivated to continue with their career development

Takes pride in their work and is committed to providing quality work

Willing to ask questions, and learns from feedback given to them

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

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