Project Engineer - Electrical [Boston]

Job Description

Job Description

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.
  • 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.

• 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.