Senior Mechanical 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 mechanical 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 to inform design including:
  • Heating and cooling load calculations.
  • Pipe and duct pressure calculations.
  • Psychrometric calculations.
  • ASHRAE Standard 55 and 62.1 calculations.
• System Design: Drafting
  • Utilizes Revit 3D drafting software to layout ductwork, piping, and equipment.
  • Produces drawing sets, including but not limited to, drawing notes, details, and single line diagrams.
  • Selects all equipment, including complex equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
  • Uses knowledge of different mechanical system types (dust collection, kitchen exhaust, steam systems, etc.) to inform design.
  • Gains familiarity with control systems and sequences of operation.
  • Edits outline and book specifications to fit project needs.
• Life Safety
  • Performs life safety system calculations including:
    • Elevator Machine Room exhaust design and calculation.
    • ASHRAE Standard 15 calculation.
    • Stair and elevator pressurization calculations.
    • Post-fire smoke purge system design and calculations.
  • Locates equipment for atrium exhaust
  • Designs systems to maintain required fire and smoke rating (fire and smoke dampers locations).
  • Places duct and equipment smoke detectors.
• 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 ASHRAE handbooks 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.