Sr. Fire Protection Project Engineer

About the Role

This position is for a licensed Fire Protection Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering and 10-15 years of experience. The individual will serve as the Engineer of Record in multiple states and will be responsible for leading engineering projects from conception through construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering projects, including the creation of Construction Documents, coordination with other disciplines, permitting, bidding, and construction administration in accordance with client requirements and code.
• Ensure a high level of quality assurance for construction documents, specifications, and RFI responses.
• Research, develop, and stay updated with the latest designs in coordination with vendors, senior engineers, and online resources.
• Apply excellent knowledge of discipline-specific codes and other building codes.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as leadership to educate clients on design and project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Architect and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Estimate discipline man-hours required to complete the design requirements of a project.
• Serve as the main point of contact for projects with clients, contractors, and consultants, requiring minimal input from the Project Manager or Principal.
• Ensure coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Oversee the design and production of engineering construction documents and specifications.
• Maintain Cuhaci & Peterson and/or client standards.
• Anticipate and resolve issues as they arise, providing ongoing quality control throughout the project.
• Obtain and perform peer reviews of documents.
• Oversee project budget(s) and complete the designated scope of work within the allotted time.
• Communicate owner revisions and RFIs.
• Assist in representing the client’s interests at public hearings and meetings, as needed.
• Provide customer service to maintain client relationships.
• Mentor and train engineering designers to produce high-quality construction documents within budget.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of work experience as a licensed engineer.
• Experience serving as the Engineer of Record in multiple states.

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Revit/AutoCAD Knowledge
• Proficiency in Engineering Modeling tools
• Researching and writing reports/opinions
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent Time Management
• Equipment selection
• Excellent judgement and decision-making
• Management of personnel resources (motivating, developing, and directing team members)
• Negotiation (bringing others together and reconciling differences)
• Learning Strategies

Physical Demands

• Able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and work under time constraints.
• May require long hours and overtime (40+ hours) as needed.

Work Environment

• Work in a normal office environment, with occasional requirements to work outside of a typical office setting.
• Able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and work within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets.