Fire Protection Project Engineer / Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Fire Protection Project Engineer / Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer

Company Name: Cuhaci Peterson
Location: Ambler, PA
Project Focus: Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multifamily, Convenience, MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural Coordination
Work Setting: Full-Time | On-Site
Roles Available: Fire Protection Project Engineer and Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer
Base Salary: Fire Protection Project Engineer: $115,000-$140,000 annually | Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer: $135,000-$165,000 annually
Total Compensation Package: Competitive base salary, 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, and career growth opportunities
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus Group

Position Overview

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.

Role 1: Fire Protection Project Engineer

Base Salary: $115,000-$140,000 annually, based on experience
Experience Level: 6+ years
Licensure: Professional engineering license required in the United States
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Work Setting: Full-Time | On-Site | Ambler, PA

Fire Protection Project Engineer 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

Fire Protection Project Engineer Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Licensure: Professional engineering license required in the United States
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of fire protection engineering experience
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, discipline-specific codes, and applicable building codes
• Design Ability: Ability to lay out and design fire protection systems with minimal supervision
• Software: Proficiency in Revit, engineering modeling tools, Microsoft Office, and related design platforms
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills
• Leadership: Ability to educate clients, guide designers, and support project teams
• Judgment: Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving ability
• Time Management: Ability to manage priorities and meet fast-paced deadlines
• Team Development: Ability to motivate, develop, and direct team members

Role 2: Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer

Base Salary: $135,000-$165,000 annually, based on experience
Experience Level: 10-15+ years
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) required
Engineer of Record: Ability to serve as Engineer of Record in several states
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering
Work Setting: Full-Time | On-Site | Ambler, PA

Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer Responsibilities

• 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

Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of fire protection engineering experience as a licensed engineer
• Engineer of Record: Ability to serve as Engineer of Record in several states
• Technical Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of fire protection codes, discipline-specific standards, and building codes
• Project Leadership: Experience leading fire protection project implementation from design through construction administration
• Client Management: Ability to serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Quality Control: Strong ability to oversee construction documents, specifications, RFIs, peer reviews, and technical deliverables
• Software: Revit and AutoCAD knowledge, engineering modeling tools, Microsoft Office, and related platforms
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, technical, and client-facing communication skills
• Leadership: Ability to mentor designers, lead teams, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and manage personnel resources

Compensation & Benefits

• Fire Protection Project Engineer salary range: $115,000-$140,000 annually, based on experience
• Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer salary range: $135,000-$165,000 annually, based on experience
• Sign-on bonus potential
• Relocation assistance available
• Superior benefit packages for employees, families, and pets
• Generous 401(k) company match
• Generous PTO
• 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

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

These are on-site roles based in Ambler, PA. Candidates should be comfortable working in a normal office environment and may occasionally work outside a normal office setting depending on project needs.

Candidates must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, handle stressful situations, multitask, and work under reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Long hours and overtime may be required as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Cuhaci Peterson

Cuhaci Peterson is a multidisciplinary design firm supporting commercial, retail, restaurant, industrial, multifamily, senior living, grocery, convenience, and related project sectors. The firm offers a collaborative technical environment with in-house expertise across MEP, Fire Protection, Structural, Permitting, Design, Licensing, and Construction Administration functions.

Cuhaci Peterson's culture combines technical excellence, practical project delivery, client service, and a casual working environment where engineers are supported by specialists who help streamline permitting, licensing, documentation, and construction-phase needs.

About Luxus Group

Luxus Group is a specialized recruiting and talent advisory firm serving the architecture, engineering, construction, and related professional-services industries. Luxus Group is representing Cuhaci Peterson in the identification and recruitment of qualified candidates for these opportunities and will coordinate confidential candidate introductions, initial discussions, interviews, and offer-stage communication.

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