Fire Protection Project Engineer; On-Site in Orlando

Qualifications

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.

• Perform engineering calculations and layout and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code, exercising judgment with minimal to no supervision.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to resolve problems and conflicts related to assigned projects, capable of independent decision‑making for engineering tasks.
• May occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers or designers.
• Knowledge of discipline specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills to educate client 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 Project Manager and Project Engineer to prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate discipline man‑hours required to complete the design requirements of a project.
• Provide leadership and assign design job functions to designated designers and supervise their efforts in completing the project on time and within budget.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer and provide complete construction documents that meet client and project team requirements.
• Review preliminary and final engineering design with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection. Perform a final review of the engineering drawings.
• Serve as client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with technical manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers I, II, and III.
• Set high standards of professional integrity and act in the company and client best interest.
• Maintain fast‑paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Active Listening.
• Critical Thinking.
• Proficient in REVIT
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• 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 pets.
• Generous 401(K) company match.
• Generous PTO.
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – jeans and casual attire.
• 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 licensing board paperwork, reducing applicant effort.
• Fully staffed permitting department.
• Highly skilled designers in the design department.
• Various sectors of business to include grocery, retail, big box, power centers, senior living, restaurant, industrial, multi‑family, convenience.
• Experts in MEP, fire protection and structural tackle technical issues.
• Active CA department surveys regardless of weather.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. This job description reflects management’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. Requirements can be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, other than an “at‑will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.