What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Plumbing and Fire Protection [Mid Level] position at Altieri?
Job Overview: A project engineer works with other MEPF engineers to design building Plumbing and Fire Protection systems. Responsibilities and Duties
- System Design/Calculations
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Fire sprinkler standpipe, mains & branch piping
- Domestic Water, Sanitary, Waste, Vent, Storm, Gas & Non-Medical pipe sizing calculations
- Domestic plumbing equipment calculations – booster, sewage & sump pumps, water heaters, air compressors, etc.
- Hydraulic Calculations
- System Design/Drafting
- Utilize Revit 3D drafting software to layout plumbing and fire suppression system piping and equipment
- Produces drawing sets, including single line riser diagrams for plumbing (domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, compressed air & non-medical) and fire protection systems.
- Selects equipment, such as fire pumps, domestic water booster pumps, sewage & sump pumps, water heaters, air compressors, etc.
- Gain understanding of different fire suppression system (clean agent, supply and draw tanks, etc.) & plumbing system types
- Works with supervisor to review and edit outline and book specifications
- Life Safety
- Locate boundary for building atrium exhaust
- Construction Administration
- Review of submittals and RFIs
- Attends construction meetings as required
- Sustainability
- Gain familiarity with various certifications (LEED, etc.)
- Complete 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 and contractors
- Able to identify and resolve conflicts
- Considers constructability and maintenance requirements of designs
- Client Interface
- Is an active participant in client meetings
- Responsive to client requests to provide designs within the contract agreement
- Code/References
- Use international and local building codes to inform design and calculations
- Use energy codes to inform design and calculations
- Reference ASPE, PDI, ASHRAE (where applicable) handbooks to inform design and calculations
- Project Management (if applicable)
- Client Interface – primary point of contact
- Coordination – manages MEPF trades
- Financials – manages budget schedules and billing, prepares add services
- Construction / CA – oversees construction process of project
- Additional tasks as requested.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection or architectural engineering, or similar field
- 4 years of 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
Salary : $85,700 - $107,800
