Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

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.

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Preferred:
Fire Protection specific degree.

Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to take the FE exam within the next six months is also considered.

Minimum:
Two or more years of working experience.

Experience with current versions of AutoCAD and Revit preferred.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, and a working knowledge of computer‑aided drafting.
• Managing day‑to‑day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
• Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution.
• Analysis of existing fire protection systems; design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, fire alarm, and mass notification systems.
• Building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Utilization of FDS, Pyrosim, CONTAM programs to execute performance‑based design efforts.
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.

• Approximate base salary – USD 80,000–120,000 based on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end‑of‑year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid work schedule (subject to change).
• 401k with maximum of 5% contribution matching for 9% employee contribution.

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.