Fire Protection Engineer (5+ Years)

Coffman Engineers; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Burlington, WA is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer with at least five years of experience. Responsibilities include designing fire protection systems, analyzing existing systems, and managing client relations. The ideal candidate will have a PE registration and strong communication skills.

The compensation for this role is expected to range from $95,000 to $145,000 annually, and candidates must not require sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing fire protection systems and design new systems.
• Conduct building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Lead and manage a team for high-quality design sets.
• Develop project budgets and write proposals.

Skills

Automatic suppression system design

Fire detection, alarm, and communication system design

Code analysis and egress analysis

Fire‑resistant construction analysis

Smoke control analysis

General fire protection and life safety concepts

Education

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects concurrently are required.

Technical Skills:

• Automatic suppression system design
• Fire detection, alarm, and communication system design
• Code analysis and egress analysis
• Fire‑resistant construction analysis
• Smoke control analysis
• General fire protection and life safety concepts and research

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems and design new fire protection systems, including suppression, detection, alarm, and mass notification systems.
• Conduct building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Lead and manage an internal team to provide well‑coordinated and high‑quality design sets.
• Maintain profitability of projects and nurture client relationships.
• Research and document findings for internal and external distribution.
• Participate in local and national trade organizations such as SFPE and NFPA.
• Engage in business development activities and foster long‑term client relationships and generate new business.
• Develop project budgets and write proposals.

Compensation

Expected annual salary of $95,000 - $145,000+.

Eligibility for Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.