Entry-Level Structural Fire Protection Engineer — Flexible Schedule

Coffman-Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in San Diego is seeking an entry-level Structural Fire Protection Engineer with 0–3 years of experience. You will support fire protection and life-safety design for diverse projects, collaborating with civil and structural teams.

The role requires a civil/structural background, strong communication, and willingness to learn. Competitive salary, benefits, and growth within a multidisciplinary firm are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• EIT, NICET, and PE (preferred).
• Experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures (preferred).
• Experience with software programs such as AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA, and Microsoft Office.
• Design experience with steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and light gauge steel (preferred).
• Background in Fire Protection (preferred).
• General building construction knowledge.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; proactive and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Understand structural building systems, assemblies and components.
• Provide fire and life safety code consulting for relevant ICC codes and NFPA standards.
• Assist in consulting for internal clients using Fire Protection Engineering skills (e.g., suppression systems, detection, egress analysis).
• Develop fire models and smoke/pressurization analyses.
• Review and advise on life safety, building, and fire code compliance.
• Perform structural calculations based on fire exposure and heat transfer conditions.
• Participate in internal and client meetings; collaborate across offices.
• Attend local and national trade organizations such as SFPE and NFPA.

Skills

Structural engineering concepts

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

EIT

NICET

PE (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETABS

RISA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coffman Engineers in San Diego is seeking an entry-level Structural Fire Protection Engineer with 0–3 years of experience. You will support fire protection and life-safety design for diverse projects, collaborating with civil and structural teams.

The role requires a civil/structural background, strong communication, and willingness to learn. Competitive salary, benefits, and growth within a multidisciplinary firm are offered.