Fire Protection Project Engineer / Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer

Luxus • Ambler, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cuhaci Peterson is seeking experienced fire protection engineering professionals to join its Ambler, PA office in two on-site roles: Fire Protection Project Engineer and Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer. Both positions focus on fire protection systems design, engineering calculations, construction documents, code compliance, permitting support, multidisciplinary coordination, quality assurance, and client communication across a wide range of commercial project types. The Fire Protection Project Engineer role is best suited for a professionally licensed engineer with 6+ years of experience who can independently design systems, perform calculations, coordinate with project teams, produce complete construction documents, and mentor designers. The Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer role is designed for a more senior licensed engineer with 10-15+ years of experience who can serve as Engineer of Record in several states, lead project implementation, act as a primary client and consultant contact, oversee construction documents and specifications, and provide senior-level quality control throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional engineering license required in the United States
• Minimum 6 years of fire protection engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, discipline-specific codes, and applicable building codes
• Ability to lay out and design fire protection systems with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Revit, engineering modeling tools, Microsoft Office, and related design platforms
• Excellent verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to educate clients, guide designers, and support project teams
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage priorities and meet fast-paced deadlines
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct team members
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Ability to serve as Engineer of Record in several states
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering
• Minimum 10-15 years of fire protection engineering experience as a licensed engineer
• Excellent knowledge of fire protection codes, discipline-specific standards, and building codes
• Experience leading fire protection project implementation from design through construction administration
• Ability to serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Strong ability to oversee construction documents, specifications, RFIs, peer reviews, and technical deliverables
• Revit and AutoCAD knowledge, engineering modeling tools, Microsoft Office, and related platforms
• Excellent written, verbal, technical, and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to mentor designers, lead teams, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and manage personnel resources

Nice To Haves

• Serve as Engineer of Record in several states

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection engineering calculations and design systems in accordance with established standards, procedures, codes, and project requirements
• Lay out and design fire protection systems with minimal supervision
• Apply practical engineering knowledge to resolve design problems, coordination issues, and project conflicts
• Make independent engineering decisions for assigned project tasks
• Meet with Project Engineers and Project Managers to review design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and review comments
• Prepare or support discipline design budgets, schedules, and man-hour estimates
• Lead assigned design efforts and supervise designated designers to help complete projects on time and within budget
• Implement selected system types and produce complete construction documents aligned with client and project team requirements
• Coordinate preliminary and final engineering designs with other disciplines for function, clearances, constructability, and final design selection
• Perform final review of engineering drawings and support project quality assurance
• Maintain client contact and educate clients on design and project requirements
• Mentor and motivate Engineering Designers I, II, and III
• Maintain professional integrity while acting in the best interests of the company and client
• Meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design
• Support additional duties as required
• Lead fire protection engineering projects from design through construction administration, including construction documents, discipline coordination, permitting, bidding, RFIs, specifications, and quality assurance
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned projects or client programs with limited input required from the Project Manager or Principal
• Oversee the design and production of fire protection construction documents and specifications
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, code requirements, Cuhaci Peterson standards, and project quality expectations
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines throughout project delivery
• Meet with Project Architects and Project Managers to review design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and review items
• Estimate discipline man-hours and oversee project budget setup and completion of assigned scope within allotted time
• Anticipate and resolve technical, coordination, budget, and schedule issues as they arise
• Provide ongoing quality control and perform or obtain peer reviews of project documents
• Communicate owner revisions, RFI responses, and technical direction clearly and promptly
• Assist in representing client interests at public hearings and meetings as needed
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and customer service
• Research and stay current with evolving design practices, vendor resources, code requirements, and technical standards
• Mentor and train engineering designers to produce high-quality construction documents within allotted budgets
• Support additional duties as required

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus potential
• Relocation assistance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) company match
• Superior benefits for employees, families, and pets
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid license renewals
• Paid professional memberships
• Continuing education support
• Career growth opportunities
• Casual, uncorporate working environment
• Employee entertainment benefits discount program
• 100% company-paid license renewals
• 100% company-paid professional membership renewals
• Continuing education, lunch-and-learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Company-sponsored charity events
• Licensing specialist support for license board paperwork
• Fully staffed permitting department
• Skilled in-house design department
• Access to experts in MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural disciplines
• Construction Administration team support for surveys and field-related needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level