Fire Protection Project Engineer; On-Site

Job Summary

A Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection, or Mechanical Engineering, minimum 6 years of work experience. Must be Professionally licensed in the United States.

• Individuals assigned to this class will perform engineering calculations and must be able to layout and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code, and exercise judgment with minimal to no supervision.
• Independently apply practical knowledge and experience in the field to resolve problems and conflicts related to assigned projects.
• Occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers or designers.
• Possess knowledge of discipline‑specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills to educate clients on design and other project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Work with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate discipline man‑hours required to complete the design requirements of a project.
• Lead and assign design job functions to designated designers, supervising efforts to complete the project on time and within budget.
• Implement specified system types and provide complete construction documents that meet client and project team requirements.
• Review preliminary and final engineering designs with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection; perform final review of engineering drawings.
• Serve as client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with the technical manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering Designers I, II, and III.
• Set high standards, uphold professional integrity, and act in the best interest of the company and clients.
• Meet fast‑paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Proficient in REVIT
• Proficient in Engineering Modeling tools
• Researching and writing reports/opinions
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent Time Management
• Equipment selection
• Excellent judgement and decision making
• Excellent management of personnel resources – motivating, developing, and directing team members

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and, of course, the pets too!
• Generous 401(K) company match – show me the money!!
• Generous PTO – vaca time!
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – Jeans and Hey Dudes!!
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program
• License renewals 100% paid by company
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company
• Continuing education lunch‑n‑learns and industry convention attendance encouraged
• Sign‑on bonus’
• Relocation available
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company‑sponsored charity events to participate in
• Licensing specialist handles all tedious forms, so you won’t have to
• Fully staffed permitting department – they know how to handle jurisdictions
• Highly skilled designers in our design department – they love turning ideas into reality
• Various business sectors: grocery, retail, big box, power centers, senior living, restaurant, industrial, multi‑family, convenience – we love bringing communities to life
• Experts in MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural tackle the technical issues
• Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps our CA department from their appointed surveys!

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re‑assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.