Fire Protection Engineer; in Oakland

Company Overview

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 mission is simple:
To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Fire Protection Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you’ll be part of a collaborative, creative, and high‑performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You’ll experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.

As a highly skilled, self‑motivated Fire Protection Engineer with two or more years of experience, you will:

• Design automatic suppression systems, fire detection, alarm, and mass notification system designs.
• Perform code analysis including egress, fire‑resistant construction, and smoke control analyses.
• Conduct general fire protection and life safety concepts and research.
• Utilize FDS, Pyrosim, and CONTAM for performance‑based design efforts.
• Perform research and document findings for internal and external distribution.
• Manage day‑to‑day contacts with internal and external clients.
• Use computer skills including AutoCAD, Revit, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and drafting.
• Provide project management support for internal projects and external client needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Fire protection specific degree (preferred).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT), or ability to take the FE exam within the next six months.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in fire protection engineering.
• Experience with the current versions of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Approximate base salary $80k–120k based on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end‑of‑year discretionary bonus based on company, team, and personal performance.
• Hybrid work schedule (subject to change).
• 401(k) with maximum 5% contribution matching for 9% employee contribution.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible paid time off program and family‑friendly policies.

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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.