Senior Engineering Technician (15+Years)

Coffman Engineers

The Role

Overview

Design and consult fire protection systems, lead projects and support multi‑discipline teams

Key Responsibilities

  • client management
  • engineering services
  • corrosion control
  • commissioning
  • fire design
  • code review

Tasks

-Manage day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations. -Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management -Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution. -Analyze existing fire protection systems; design new fire protection systems including water-based suppression systems, special suppression systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems. -Assess and interpret building and fire codes. -Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • revit
  • bluebeam
  • nicet iii/iv
  • 15 years
  • project management

What You Bring

-Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel -Have an “area of expertise” within fire protection engineering -Associates degree (A.S.) from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field preferred. Other higher education degree or certifications also considered. -Experience performing building and fire code analysis and code interpretations -Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs -NICET level III / IV, or ability to obtain a NICET III/IV certification. -Strong written and verbal communication skills. -Proficiency with Bluebeam, and AutoCAD and Revit -Minimum 15 years of experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession. -Proficiency in managing CAD / REVIT production efforts. -Experience with managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations -Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team -Ability to Lead and train others including internal and external clients -Utilize project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client. -Experience with the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements of fire suppression systems -Utilize computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, fire suppression design software, and a working knowledge of computer aided drafting. -Experience designing fire protection systems including suppression systems, special suppression systems, fire pumps and performing analysis of existing fire protection systems -Proficiency in AutoSPRINK, SprinkCAD, or similar fire sprinkler design software -Practical knowledge of major fire sprinkler and fire pump manufacturer’s current product offerings and legacy products. -45 years in business

Benefits

-Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate. -401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution. -Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance. -Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change). -Approximate Base Salary – $100,000 -120,000 annually based on experience.

The Company

About Coffman Engineers

-Typical projects range from retail and institutional buildings to marine pipelines, battery storage, and hospital mechanical retrofits. -Specialist teams support a wide range of services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, corrosion control, energy, and commissioning. -Noteworthy projects include wind-turbine foundations in permafrost, containerized battery systems, and embassy-scale work globally. -The firm balances nimble, small-office service with the capabilities of a leading engineering consultancy.

Sector Specialisms

Oil, Gas, Refinery & Petrochemical

Federal

Energy & Utility

Water & Wastewater

Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Communication Engineering

Low-Voltage System Engineering

Energy Auditing and Management

Civil Engineering

Bridge Engineering

Acoustical Engineering

Corrosion Control Engineering

Laboratory Design

Institutional

Government

Commercial

High Technology

Military Services

Transportation

Marine

Industrial

Residential

Buildings

Visa Sponsorship

-this position is not eligible for sponsorship.