Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Discretionary bonus

401k with matching

Job summary

Coffman Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer to join our Fire Protection Department. You will support design of automatic suppression, detection, alarm, and life-safety systems, and conduct code analyses and egress studies.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a fire protection specialty; EIT is preferred, and familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit is a plus. We offer a hybrid work schedule and a discretionary bonus program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; Fire Protection specialization required.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection system analysis and design (suppression, detection, alarm, mass notification).
• Conduct building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Manage day-to-day client communications and project needs.
• Research and document findings for internal/external distribution.
• Prepare CAD drawings and documentation for projects.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client communications

Education

B.S. in engineering

Fire protection specialization

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job 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 24locations 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.

Coffman Engineers’ is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer to join our team of professionals!

You would support our Fire Protection Department in providing our clients with: automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and mass notification 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.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university
  • Fire Protection specific degree is required
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) (preferred)
• Experience with the current version of AutoCAD and Revit (preferred)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Required Duties and 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

Compensation and Benefits

• 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.

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 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.

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Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business
• 900+ 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

Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law