Altieri
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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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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