Fire Protection Engineer (5+ Years)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible PTO program

Professional development opportunities

Regular employee activities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Seattle is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with at least five years of experience. The role demands excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and technical skills in fire protection system design. The firm offers a competitive salary, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team dedicated to design excellence and innovation while making an impact in the built environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Ability to analyze existing systems and design new fire protection systems.
• Strong understanding of building and fire codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement fire protection systems.
• Manage multiple clients and projects effectively.
• Perform research and documentation for client distribution.

Skills

Fire protection system design

Communication skills

Project management

Code analysis

Egress analysis

Education

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Our broad range of markets, clients, and services, coupled with industry‑leading talent, provides unique and exciting opportunities to grow as professionals, serve clients, and make a difference in our communities. To meet client objectives, we work in teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and a variety of other specialty services. Our collaborative approach fosters innovation, technical excellence, and value‑based solutions for our clients. It also makes Coffman a great place to work.

Job Description

Designing a better world is more than a career, it’s a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Seattle office. 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. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high‑level ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects at one time.

Technical skills will include, but not limited to: automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and communication 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems and design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Manage effective communication with colleagues and clients.
• Lead and manage internal team to provide well‑coordinated and high‑quality design sets.
• Manage profitability of projects and maintain working relationship with clients.
• Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA.
• Conduct business development activities and foster long term client relationships and create new ones.
• Develop project budgets and write proposals.

Expected Annual Salary

$95,000 - $145,000+

Additional Information

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, a flexible PTO program, supportive office environment, professional development opportunities, and regular employee activities (breakfast, wellness activities BBQs, and various social and community activities). But the best part of working at Coffman is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, and work alongside other intelligent, motivated people, while you impact the built environment around you! Coffman’s Seattle office is located in a newly renovated office space close to convenient transportation options, the historic Pike Place Market, and all that downtown and the waterfront has to offer.

Why You Want To Work Here

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Coffman At A Glance

• 45 years in business
• 850+ 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
• #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

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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.

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