Senior Fire Protection Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO program

Professional development opportunities

Regular employee activities

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Honolulu is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join their growing team. This role involves analyzing existing fire protection systems and designing new solutions, managing client engagements, and conducting building code analysis. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and possess both EIT and P.E. certifications. An annual salary ranging from $115,000 to $155,000 is offered, along with a collaborative work culture and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Fire Protection engineering.
• 5+ years in responsible charge of Fire Protection Life Safety Designs.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Military Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing fire protection systems and design new ones.
• Manage day-to-day client contacts and project needs.
• Perform building and fire code analysis.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Project Management

Building Code Analysis

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

EIT and P.E.

Fire Protection License

Job description

Company Overview

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as commissioning professionals.

Job Description

Our Honolulu office is growing and we’re looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with ten or more years of experience who is passionate about their craft and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. You will help strengthen our fire protection engineering team and work closely with other internal disciplines to design a variety of local projects. The ideal candidate will have work history that includes performing consulting services for external and internal clients utilizing fire protection engineering technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation
• Manage day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Perform research and documenting for internal and external distribution
• Building and fire code analysis and interpretation
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Fire Protection)
• EIT and P.E. are required
• Fire Protection License by examination issued by any state in the United States
• Minimum of 10 years dedicated working experience in the Fire Protection engineering profession, with minimum of 5 years of responsible charge of Fire Protection Life Safety Designs
• Travel is required (estimated travel time is 35%)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Military Security Clearance

Expected annual salary of $115,000 – $155,000.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Work at Coffman?

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we believe our culture of excellence, unique business model, and employees set us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and who believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

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). 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!

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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
• Multidiscipline 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
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024
• #1 Hawaii’s Healthiest Employers, Healthiest Employers, 2020

Applying

You must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know so we can provide a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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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