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Altieri

Project Engineer - Electrical [Boston]

Altieri, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Project Engineer [Electrical] A Project Engineer works with other MEPF engineers to design building electrical, fire alarm, and low voltage systems.

Responsibilities

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, panelboards, light fixtures, lighting control systems, and fire alarm systems.

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

Learn outline and book specifications.

Life Safety

Research code requirements for life safety and standby loads, and fire alarm system requirements.

Research fire alarm system types and components required for each occupancy group.

Perform emergency power generator load calculations.

Research fuel type, acoustical enclosure, and space requirement for generators.

Size and select automatic and manual transfer switches and associated components.

Create emergency power single line diagram and tie‑ins.

Construction Administration

Review submittals and RFIs.

Attend construction meetings as required.

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

Sustainability

Gain familiarity with various certifications (LEED, etc.).

Complete building certification documentation.

Participate in sustainability meetings.

Consider energy impact when implementing designs.

Design Coordination

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

Collaborate with clients, other consultants, and contractors.

Identify and resolve conflicts.

Consider constructability and maintenance requirements of designs.

Client Interface

Actively participate in client meetings.

Respond to client requests to provide designs within the contract agreement.

Code/References

Use international and local building codes to inform design and calculations.

Apply energy codes to design and calculations.

Reference NEC and NFPA to inform design and calculations.

Project Management (if applicable)

Execute Altieri’s obligations under the contract agreement

Coordinate project effectively across all trades.

Serve as primary point of contact.

Manage budget, schedules, and billing; prepare additional service requests.

Oversee construction process of project.

Additional tasks as requested.

Education and Experience

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

4+ years of relevant experience.

EIT certification or PE license preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Autodesk Revit.

Desired Characteristics

Ability to communicate technical knowledge.

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

Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing quality work.

Exhibits drive for continuous improvement, identifies needs and initiates creative approaches to developing programs/processes to address these needs.

Committed to supporting an inclusive workplace culture.

Altieri 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.

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