Fire Protection Engineer (7+ Years)

Overview

Company Description

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.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project / construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Role Description

The right team is more than an advantage; it is a game changer! We are seeking an entrepreneurial, dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Fire Protection Engineer (at least seven years) to join our team of professionals. Our office is willing to train the right individual in this growing discipline.

Coffman Engineers is seeking an engineer who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and is looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multi-disciplined engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

You would be providing our clients with smoke control analysis and special inspection, fire resistant construction analysis, automatic suppression system design, fire detection, alarm and mass notification system design, life-safety code analysis, egress analysis, as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research.

The position is hybrid where staff are in-person three days a week (minimum) and have the option to work remotely two days a week. The optional remote workdays of the week are currently Monday and Friday. These guidelines are reassessed periodically.

Responsibilities

• Be a positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Utilize computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, fire dynamic simulation, and a working knowledge of computer aided drafting.
• Manage day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
• Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Analyze existing fire protection systems; design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Assess and interpret building and fire codes.
• Develop project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client.
• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE

Compensation and Benefits

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

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. Our culture isn\'t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities. But the best part of working here is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, work alongside other intelligent motivated people, and have some good hearty fun while you impact the built environment around you!

Our Bay Area office is conveniently located near Lake Merritt in Oakland in a 9-story office building. Our office space is 3 blocks from a BART station, and close to a wide variety of restaurants and breweries, the lake itself, and all that downtown Oakland has to offer. Also located nearby are San Francisco, ocean beaches, and redwood groves. We welcome the dedicated and the driven to join us.

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Coffman At A Glance :

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

Applying

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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.

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