Fire Protection Engineer (8+ years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 128,480 - 163,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible PTO

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with a passion for innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have at least eight years of experience, contributing to projects while fostering client relationships.

Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, applying technical skills in fire safety, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Competitive salary between $128,480 - $163,520, with a strong benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Fire Protection.
• Minimum of 2 years managing projects.
• P.E. license in Fire Protection Engineering or in process of achieving this credential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships and support proposal development.
• Manage multiple fire protection engineering projects.
• Provide fire protection and life safety consulting to various stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical writing

Software proficiency (FDS, AutoCAD, Revit)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

FDS

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime and sub consultant on projects of many types, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, and industrial. Incorporated in 1979, we employ teams across more than 23 locations serving clients nationwide and overseas. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to build teams that include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, corrosion control, and project/construction management professionals.

Job Description

Our mission is simple: empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Fire Protection Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you’ll be part of a collaborative, creative, and high‑performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You’ll experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality‑oriented Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of eight 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 but not be limited to: 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships, pursue new business, and support proposal development.
• Manage multiple fire protection engineering projects, including scope, staffing, schedules, budgets, and delivery.
• Provide fire protection and life safety consulting to architects, developers, owners, government agencies, and insurers.
• Apply and interpret ICC codes (IBC, IFC, IMC) and NFPA standards to ensure code compliance.
• Develop fire, smoke control, and pressurization models and analyses.
• Design and review fire alarm, detection, suppression, and smoke control systems.
• Deliver prescriptive and performance‐based fire and life safety solutions, including special hazard strategies.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with AHJs, design teams, and contractors.
• Present design approaches to authorities and lead client and internal project meetings.
• Collaborate across offices and disciplines while managing project profitability.
• Perform technical research, documentation, and participate in professional organizations (e.g., SFPE, NFPA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Fire Protection.
• Minimum of 2 years managing projects.
• P.E. license in Fire Protection Engineering or in the process of achieving this credential.
• Strong communication skills essential for a team‑based, team‑leading environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Solid understanding of relevant software, including FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with MS Office programs.
• Desire to work as a proactive team player.
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills.

Salary range: $128,480 - $163,520

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible PTO.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thisposition 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.