Job Description

Senior Fire Protection Engineer PE - REMOTE

Company Name: Cuhaci Peterson®

Location: Orlando, FL

Project Focus: Grocery, Retail, Senior Living, Industrial, Multi-family

Work Setting: Fully Remote

Base Salary: $125,000-$165,000

Total Compensation Package: Competitive salary, 100% paid license renewals

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus Group

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer to serve as a technical linchpin for the Orlando-based team. You will exercise full autonomy in engineering judgment to resolve complex system conflicts and drive high-stakes projects from concept to commissioning. This role acts as a leader who architects safety systems across a diverse portfolio while providing mentorship to design staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex fire protection calculations and system designs with total autonomy.
• Partner with Project Managers to define design scopes, manage budgets, and maintain schedules.
• Architect high-fidelity construction documents in REVIT while coordinating with MEP and Structural disciplines.
• Act as the primary technical voice for clients regarding design requirements and equipment selection.
• Direct and develop Designers through quality assurance reviews and technical guidance.
• Perform final engineering reviews and quality assurance protocols to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Manage projects from initial site surveys through construction administration.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and design.
• Advanced command of REVIT, Engineering Modeling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Mastery of verbal and written communication with the ability to draft technical reports in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in High-Hazard Industrial, Multi-family, or Grocery/Retail sectors.
• Experience supervising subordinate personnel or managing internal design workflows.
• Strong understanding of fire protection system interfaces with complex HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical layouts.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% paid license renewals

About Cuhaci Peterson®

Cuhaci Peterson is a premier multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm dedicated to bringing communities to life. With a diverse portfolio spanning retail, industrial, and residential sectors, the firm tackles complex technical issues in MEP, fire protection, and structural engineering. Licensed in 50 states, the company operates out of five nationwide offices and maintains a culture that balances high-performance engineering with a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere.

About Luxus Group

Luxus Group is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Cuhaci Peterson®. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, MEP, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.