Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant 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 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Our Honolulu office is growing and we're looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with ten or more years of experience who is passionate about their craft and seeking an environment that promotes professional growth. The role will strengthen our fire protection engineering team and work closely with other internal disciplines to design a variety of local projects.

The ideal candidate will have work history that includes performing consulting services for external and internal clients utilizing fire protection engineering technical skills.

• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm, and mass notification systems.
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Manage day‑to‑day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
• Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering from an accredited college or university (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Fire Protection).
• EIT and P.E. are required.
• Fire Protection License by examination issued by any state in the United States.
• Minimum of 10 years of dedicated work experience in the Fire Protection engineering profession, with minimum of 5 years of responsible charge of Fire Protection Life Safety Designs.
• Travel is required (estimated travel time is 35%).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Military Security Clearance.

Expected annual salary: $115,000 - $155,000.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is direct 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.