Fire Protection Engineering Designer

Job Description

Our mission is simple:
To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients' success. As a Fire Protection Engineering Designer 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, sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in fire protection systems or engineering consulting.
• Project or Construction Management experience in the specified industries and sectors.
• Experience with the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements of fire alarm systems.
• Practical knowledge of major fire alarm manufacturers' current product offerings and legacy products. Manufactures product certifications preferred.
• Ability to develop proposals, execution plans, and technical engineering reports.
• Ability to communicate with clients/stakeholders effectively.
• Reading and reviewing project drawings including plans, sections, and bills of materials.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the current version of AutoCAD and Revit (preferred).

• 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.
• Performing analysis of existing fire alarm systems, as well as designing new fire alarm systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
• Performing building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Review product data submittal and shop drawings for concurrence with project specifications and specific manufacturer's installation instructions, product listing requirements and maintenance and testing requirements.
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.

• Approximate Base Salary: $95k-125k 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.

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different -- our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

• 47 years in business.
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations.
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management.
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014.
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022.
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021.
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023.

You must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know and we will provide reasonable accommodation.

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.