Fire Protection Project Engineer (On-Site)

Cuhaci Peterson

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience
  • Professionally licensed engineer in the United States
  • Strong understanding of discipline-specific and building codes
  • Proficiency with REVIT and engineering modeling tools

Responsibilities

  • Perform precise engineering calculations and system design with minimal supervision
  • Apply expertise to resolve project-related conflicts
  • Occasionally supervise and mentor junior engineers and designers
  • Collaborate with project teams on design scope, budget, and schedules
  • Review engineering designs for coordination and accuracy
  • Engage directly with clients to explain design and project requirements
  • Ensure high-quality assurance standards are met throughout project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for leadership roles within projects
  • Involvement in diverse engineering projects
  • Dynamic work pace that fosters growth and adaptability
Full Job Description
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

Responsibilities/Skills:
  • Individuals assigned to this classification will perform engineering calculations and must be able to layout and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code and shall exercise judgment in their application with minimal to no supervision.
  • Individuals should be able to apply practical knowledge and experience in their field to resolve problems and conflicts related to the projects assigned to them. Individuals should be capable of independent decision-making for engineering tasks on the projects assigned to them.
  • Individuals 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.
  • Good leadership skills to educate client on design and other project requirements.
  • Meet with the Project Engineer and the Project Manager to discuss the 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 match the client and project team's 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.
  • 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, Professional integrity and seeks for the company and client best interest.
  • Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
  • Additional duties as required.

Skills:
  • 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.

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