What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Plumbing and Fire Protection [Entry Level] position at Altieri?
Job Overview: An entry-level engineer works with more experienced engineers to design building Plumbing/Fire Protection systems. Responsibilities and Duties
- Learn System Design/Calculations
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Fire sprinkler standpipe, mains & branch piping
- Domestic Water, Sanitary, Waste, Vent, Storm, & Gas pipe sizing calculations
- Domestic plumbing equipment calculations – booster, sewage & sump pumps, water heaters, air compressors, etc.
- Learn System Design/Drafting
- Works with supervisor to layout fire suppression systems (piping, sprinkler heads, specialty valves, etc.), plumbing piping systems, and equipment utilizing Revit 3D software
- Produces drawing sets, including, but not limited to, drawings notes, details, and single line riser diagrams.
- Selects equipment, such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, etc.
- Gain understanding of different Plumbing/Fire Protection system types
- Construction Administration
- Preliminary review of submittals and RFIs
- Sustainability
- Gain experience working on sustainable projects
- Gain familiarity with various certifications (LEED, etc.)
- Coordination
- Collaborates with fellow Plumbing/Fire Protection engineers within their studio or the firm.
- Asks meaningful questions
- Client Interface
- Presents self in a professional manner when interacting with external stakeholders
- Code/References
- Familiarizes themselves with international and local building codes
- Learns energy codes
- Gain knowledge of applicable design standard (ASPE, PDI, etc.) handbooks and calculations
- Additional tasks as requested.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, fire protection, or architectural engineering or similar field
- Has EIT certification or is working towards it
- Ability to communicate their technical knowledge
- A team player. Proven ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally to accomplish goals.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exhibits drive for continuous improvement. Ability to identify needs and initiate creative approaches to developing programs/processes to address needs.
- Resourceful
- 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
- Able to stay focused while working
- Contributes their own personal strengths and can be depended on to respect the differences of fellow employees
Salary : $85,700 - $107,800
