Fire Protection Engineer (5+ Years)

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

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Seattle, WA, with over five years of experience in designing fire protection systems. Ideal candidates will have PE registration, strong communication skills, and manage various client projects effectively.

This role offers an expected annual salary of $95,000 - $145,000+, along with an excellent benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Ability to perform analysis and design of fire protection systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems including suppression and alarm systems.
• Perform code analysis and interpretation.
• Manage project profitability and client relationships.
• Attend local and national trade organizations.

Skills

Fire protection system analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Building and fire code analysis

Business development

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Job Description

Designing a better world is more than a career, it’s a calling! 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 and a high-level ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously. Technical skills will include automatic suppression system design, fire detection, alarm and communication system design, code analysis, egress analysis, fire resistant construction analysis, smoke control analysis, and 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 of $95,000 - $145,000+.

Coffman Engineers offers 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.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.