Project Engineer - Electrical [Boston]

Job Description

Job DescriptionTitle: Project Engineer [Electrical]

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
  • Performs system design calculations including:
    • 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 but not limited to, 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, etc.).
  • 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 constructions 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.
  • Identifies and resolves conflicts.
  • Considers constructability and maintenance requirements of designs.
• 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.

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 their technical knowledge.
• A team player. Proven ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally to accomplish goals.
• Has a strong attention to detail and is committed to providing quality work.
• Exhibits drive for continuous improvement. Ability to identify needs and initiate 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.