Who’s That Plumber?

Altieri is in its 64th year of providing engineering design services to architects and building owners and, to this day, I continue to be the only female plumbing designer in the firm’s history.  I joined Altieri years ago with only a bit of experience in plumbing design. With the guidance of great mentors my knowledge … More Who’s That Plumber?

Finding My Voice

Written by Sara Josephson, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Like many young professionals beginning their careers, when it came time to sharing my ideas in the workplace, I often found myself questioning my abilities. Despite doing the tried-and-true things such as being prepared for meetings, listening carefully to others, or practicing what I needed to … More Finding My Voice

Taking Stock Mid-Career – One Engineer’s Path

wom(en)gineer sat down with Amanda Cortese, Mechanical Engineer, to talk about being mid-career and decisions along the way. Amanda joined Altieri just last year, returning to the workforce after raising her two children. Today, she designs mechanical systems for a variety of project types including the Detroit Music Hall and New-York Historical Society, founded in … More Taking Stock Mid-Career – One Engineer’s Path