Fire Protection Engineer

Cuhaci Peterson®; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Generous PTO

Licenses paid by company

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc. in Orlando seeks an experienced engineer licensed in the United States to lead design and calculations for Fire Protection or Mechanical systems.

You will supervise designers and collaborate with Project Engineers to meet scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, mentoring staff, and applying practical engineering judgment across diverse projects with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience.
• US professional licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and layout and design systems.
• Apply knowledge to resolve project-related problems.
• Supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers/designers.
• Meet with Project Engineer/Manager to discuss scope, schedule, budget, and issues.
• Prepare design budgets and schedules with Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Estimate discipline man-hours required for project design requirements.
• Provide leadership and assign design functions to designers.
• Review designs for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection.
• Perform quality assurance with the tech manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate engineering designers at various levels.

Skills

Critical Thinking

REVIT

Engineering Modeling

Report Writing

Communication

MS Office

Equipment Selection

Decision Making

People Management

Education

BS in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc. is committed to bringing communities to life through innovative design across various sectors including Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, and Convenience. We have experts in MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural who tackle the technical issues, ensuring high standards and professional integrity.

About the Role

The role involves performing engineering calculations, designing systems, and exercising judgment in accordance with established policies, standards, and codes with minimal supervision. The individual will be responsible for independent decision-making on engineering tasks and may supervise subordinate personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and layout and design systems.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to resolve project-related problems.
• Supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers/designers.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, and issues.
• Prepare design budgets and schedules with the Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Estimate discipline man-hours required for project design requirements.
• Provide leadership and assign design job functions to designated designers.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer.
• Review engineering designs for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with the technical manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers I, II, and III.
• Meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Additional duties as required.

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.

Required Skills

• 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.
• Equipment selection.
• Excellent judgment and decision making.
• Excellent management of personnel resources – Motivating, developing, and directing team members.

Preferred Skills

• Good leadership skills to educate clients on design and project requirements.

Pay range and compensation package

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and pets.
• Generous 401(K) company match.
• Generous PTO.
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment.
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• License renewals 100% paid by the company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by the company.
• Continuing education lunch-n-learns and industry convention attendance encouraged.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company-sponsored charity events.
• Fully staffed Permitting department.
• Highly skilled Designers in our Design Department.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign 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.