Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Coffman Engineers seeks a Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and projects.

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 20 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. We create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in various specialty services.

This has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities and a great place to work.

• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems and design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Manage effective communication with colleagues and clients.
• Lead and manage internal teams to provide well-coordinated and high-quality design sets.
• Manage profitability of projects and maintain working relationships with clients.
• Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations (e.g., SFPE and NFPA).
• Conduct business development activities and foster long-term client relationships, including creating new ones.
• Develop project budgets and write proposals.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Experience with automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and communication system design; code analysis; egress analysis; smoke control analysis; and general fire protection and life safety concepts.

Expected annual salary of $95,000 - $145,000+.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want To Work Here:
Coffman Engineers focuses on employee development, offers a comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a professional office environment, and mentorship to foster professional growth. The Burlington office is in a newly renovated space with easy access from Northern Washington counties.

This position is directly with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. You must apply online for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation, let us know. If you experience problems applying, try a different browser or contact us directly.

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