Fire Protection Project Engineer (On-Site)

Cuhaci Peterson

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering required
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience
  • Professional licensure in the U.S. is mandatory
  • Proficiency in REVIT and engineering modeling tools
  • Strong familiarity with discipline-specific and building codes

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering calculations and design layouts with minimal supervision
  • Resolve project-related problems and conflicts independently
  • Supervise and support subordinate personnel and assist peers
  • Collaborate with Project Engineers and Managers on design scope and scheduling
  • Estimate man-hours and prepare design budgets for projects
  • Implement selected system types and provide comprehensive construction documents
  • Conduct quality assurance checks in coordination with project engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive family benefits package, including pets
  • 401(K) with generous company match
  • Ample paid time off and flexible work environment
  • Employee discount programs for entertainment
  • Fully covered license and professional membership renewals
  • Support for continuing education and career development
  • Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Participate in company-sponsored charity events and activities
  • Dedicated licensing and permitting support team
  • Diverse project sectors fostering community development
  • Access to skilled technical experts in MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural engineering
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.

Join us and enjoy the CP Perks:
  • 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!
  • Our Licensing Specialist loves to deal with the licensing boards and handles all the tedious forms, so you won't have too!
  • Fully staffed Permitting department - they know how to deal with the jurisdictions!
  • Highly skilled Designers in our Design Department - they love turning ideas into reality!
  • Various sectors of business to include - Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, Convenience - We love bringing communities to life!
  • We have experts in MEP, Fire Protection and Structural who tackle the technical issues!
  • Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps our CA department from their appointed surveys!

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