Entry Level Electrical Engineer [Wilton]

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: An Engineer works with more experienced engineers to design building electrical, fire alarm, and low voltage systems.

Responsibilities And Duties

• System Design: Calculations
• Learns to perform calculations including:
• Electric service load calculations
• Voltage drop calculations
• Short circuit calculations
• Lighting calculations
• COMcheck energy calculations
• System Design: Drafting
• Works with supervisor to layout receptacles, panelboards, equipment, lighting/control, and fire alarm devices utilizing Revit 3D software.
• Produces drawing sets, including but not limited to, drawing notes, details, and single line diagrams.
• Selects equipment, such as receptacles, panelboards, lighting control, and fire alarm devices.
• Gains understanding of different electrical system types.
• Construction Administration
• Conducts preliminary review of submittals and RFIs.
• Sustainability
• Gains experience working on sustainable projects.
• Gains familiarity with various certifications (LEED, etc.).
• Design Coordination
• Collaborates with fellow electrical engineers within their studio.
• 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.
• Gains knowledge of NEC (National Electric Code) and NFPA codes.
• Additional tasks as requested.
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or architectural engineering, or similar field.
• Has EIT certification or is working towards it.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Autodesk Revit a plus.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to communicate their technical knowledge.
• A team player. Proven ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally to accomplish goals.
• Has a strong attention to detail and is committed to providing quality work.
• Exhibits drive for continuous improvement. Ability to identify needs and initiate creative approaches to developing programs/processes to address these needs.
• Committed to supporting an inclusive workplace culture.

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.