Fire Protection Engineer — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible schedule

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with zero to three years of experience to perform consulting work for internal and external clients.

You will contribute to automatic suppression, detection, egress analysis, and safety strategies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, a desire to grow with the team, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related field.
• Potential for EIT, NICET, and PE.
• Experience with software programs (AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office).
• Design experience with steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and light gauge.
• Experience in Fire Protection or Fire Alarm industry is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire and life safety code consulting for ICC and NFPA standards.
• Assist in consulting for internal clients using Fire Protection Engineering skills.
• Develop fire, smoke, and pressurization models/analyses.
• Review life safety and fire code compliance for projects.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple offices and participate in meetings.
• Attend local and national trade organizations when applicable.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Code compliance

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA

ETABS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coffman Engineers, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with zero to three years of experience to perform consulting work for internal and external clients.

You will contribute to automatic suppression, detection, egress analysis, and safety strategies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, a desire to grow with the team, and the ability to manage multiple projects.