Senior Electrical Engineer [Boston]

Job Description

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: A senior engineer works with other MEPF engineers to design building electrical, fire alarm, and low voltage systems. A senior engineer is involved in all project phases, beginning with concept design and studies.

Responsibilities and Duties

• System Design: Calculations
  • Reviews and/or performs system design calculations including:
    • Electric service load calculations.
    • Voltage drop calculations.
    • Short circuit calculations.
    • Lighting calculations.
    • COMcheck calculations.
• System Design: Drafting
  • Utilizes Revit 3D drafting software to layout distribution boards and equipment, receptacles, panelboards, lighting control devices, and fire alarm devices.
  • Produces drawing sets, including but not limited to, drawing notes, details, and single line riser diagrams.
  • Selects all equipment, including substations, distribution boards and panelboards, light fixtures, lighting control systems, and fire alarm systems.
  • Uses knowledge of different electrical system designs (medium voltage applications, service entrance requirements, grounding and lightning protection systems, wireless and POE lighting control systems, etc.) to inform design.
  • Edits outline and book specifications to fit project needs.
• Life Safety
  • Confirms code requirements for life safety and standby loads.
  • Designs fire alarm systems and components required for each occupancy group.
  • Performs and reviews emergency power generator load calculations.
  • Selects fuel type, acoustical enclosure, and space requirement for generators.
  • Specifies automatic and manual transfer switches and associated components.
  • Applies understanding of control requirements, fire alarm tie-ins and smoke ventilation and pressurization tie-ins to designs.
  • Creates and reviews emergency power single line diagrams.
• Construction Administration
  • Reviews submittals, RFIs, contractor estimates, and potential change orders.
  • Attends construction meetings as required.
  • Provides thoroughly researched and technically correct responses to RFIs and answer questions from the design and constructions teams.
• Sustainability
  • 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.
  • Incorporates basic knowledge of other MEPF trades into designs.
  • Collaborates with clients, other consultants, and contractors.
  • Proactive when troubleshooting to avoid 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.
  • Works with client to identify alternative designs to support the architectural vision.
• 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.
  • Researches alternatives to traditional design prescriptive methods when necessary.
• Leadership
  • Provides guidance to entry level and project engineers.
• 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 mechanical or architectural engineering, or similar field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Autodesk Revit.

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.