Senior MEPF Engineer — Lead Design & Sustainability

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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.

Years of Experience: 10+ years

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…