Fire Protection Engineer 35 years

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Fire Protection Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design automatic suppression systems, conduct life-safety code analyses, and provide consulting services in fire protection engineering. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and creativity. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and advance to senior roles. This position offers a supportive culture that feels like working with friends while benefiting from the resources of a large firm.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Comprehensive Benefits

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional AEC consulting experience.
• PE license desired; EIT with ability to obtain PE and/or CFPS.

Responsibilities

• Design new fire protection systems and analyze existing systems.
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretations.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

AutoCAD

Revit

Building Code Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Fire Protection specific degree

Tools

CAD Software

Fire Dynamic Simulation Tools

Job description

Job Description

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 is looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multidisciplinary engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

You will provide 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 inspections, as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in engineering or related science from an accredited university
• Fire Protection specific degree (preferred)
• 3-5 years of professional AEC consulting experience
• PE license desired; EIT with ability to obtain PE and/or CFPS
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit (preferred)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Required Duties and Skills:

• Participate in local and national professional organizations such as SFPE and NFPA
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretations
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work
• Develop an area of expertise within fire protection engineering
• Design new fire protection systems and analyze existing systems
• Aim to advance to senior engineer or project manager roles
• Basic computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and knowledge of CAD, Revit, and fire dynamic simulation tools
• Perform other assigned duties
• Provide consulting services utilizing fire protection engineering concepts

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Additional Information

Why Work Here?

Our culture sets us apart. We are a group of creative, high-performing individuals who enjoy working together and making a difference. Our environment feels like working with friends in a small office, with the benefits of a large firm. We support professional and personal growth and offer comprehensive benefits, flexible PTO, and family-friendly policies.

Check out employee reviews: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance:

• 45 years in business
• 850+ employees across the U.S. and overseas
• Multidiscipline engineering services
• 70+ employees in 9 offices providing Fire Protection since 2014
• Recognitions: #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms (2022), #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm (2021), #161 Top 500 Design Firms (2023)

Applying

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This position is with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled individuals.

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