Fire Protection Engineer (5+ years)

Overview

Design fire protection systems and conduct life‑safety code analyses for diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cad management
• system design
• data analysis
• fire protection
• project management

Tasks

-Assist in managing CAD and production efforts. -Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management -Design and specify basic systems without continuous oversight. -Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. -Work independently and supervise the efforts of a small team. -Perform consulting services for internal clients, utilizing Fire Protection Engineering technical skills, including but not limited to: automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and communication system design; code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant construction analysis; smoke control analysis; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research. -Manage and participate in multiple projects simultaneously and profitably.

Requirements

• pe
• bs engineering
• autocad
• revit
• 5+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale. -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills -BS degree in engineering or related science from accredited college or university -Minimum five years working experience in Fire Protection Engineering (consulting) -46 years in business -Experience working with AutoCAD and Revit -Possess intermediate level computer skills necessary for daily activities including email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and a working knowledge of computer‐aided drafting and Revit, (fire dynamic simulation for fire protection engineers). -PE Required -General building construction knowledge -Able to multi‐task and prioritize in a fast‐paced environment. -Able to work independently as well as in high functioning teams. -Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.

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Benefits

-Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance. -Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 -Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate. -Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 -401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution. -Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change). -Approximate Base Salary – $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 based on experience.

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.

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