Fire Protection Engineer (3-5 years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO program

Family-friendly policies

Professional and technical advancement support

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for their Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in AEC consulting and a passion for fire protection engineering. Responsibilities include designing fire suppression systems and conducting fire safety analysis.

The position emphasizes professional growth in a dynamic team environment. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

Comprehensive benefits and flexible PTO are also offered, ensuring a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional AEC Consulting experience.
• Passed the fire protection engineering exam.
• EIT with ability to obtain PE.

Responsibilities

• Provide automatic suppression system design.
• Perform building and fire code analysis.
• Design fire protection systems including suppression systems.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Fire protection engineering concepts

Computer skills including email and spreadsheets

Area of expertise within fire protection engineering

Education

BS degree in engineering or related science

Fire Protection Engineering specific degree

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 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.

Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers Orlando Office.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with three to five years of experience who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

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

Qualifications

Qualifications Include:

• BS degree in engineering or related science from accredited university
• Fire Protection Engineering specific degree (preferred)
• From 3-5 years of professional AEC Consulting experience
• Passed the fire protection engineering exam required
• EIT with ability to obtain PE
• Experience with the current version of AutoCAD and Revit (preferred)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Required Duties and Skills:

• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA
• Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Have or be developing an “area of expertise” within fire protection engineering
• Design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and communication systems. Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems
• Interest and ability to advance to a senior engineer or project manager position.
• Possess basic 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).
• Perform consulting services for internal clients, utilizing Fire Protection engineering concepts.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

This position is not eligible for Sponsorship

Benefits

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.

Coffman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.