Senior Fire Protection Engineer (8+ years)

Coffman Engineers; Fulton (MD); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with over eight years of experience to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves analyzing existing fire protection systems and designing innovative solutions to enhance safety and compliance. You will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with clients and contributing to impactful projects. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture that feels like family, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant difference in the communities served. If you're passionate about fire protection engineering and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Paid overtime

401k with matching contributions

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Must possess a Fire Protection Engineering License.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design fire protection systems including suppression and detection.
• Manage day-to-day client contacts and internal projects.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Project Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Building Code Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Fire Protection Engineer (8+ years)

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Company Description
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 22 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Job Description
Coffman Engineers has been making a positive impact in the communities where we work for over 45 years. Our unique cultural balance of challenging projects and lively staff engagement has set us apart as a leading multidiscipline consulting engineering firm across the US. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Fire Protection Engineer with eight years of experience to join our team of professionals in our DC Metro office!
The right candidate will have work history that includes performing consulting services for external and internal clients utilizing fire protection engineering technical skills.

Qualifications
Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university
• Fire Protection Engineering License by examination issued by any state in the United States
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in the Fire Protection profession
• Travel is required (estimated travel percentage 20%)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Ability to work on a high functioning team

Duties and Skills:

• Performing analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as designing new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems
• Performing building and fire code analysis and interpretation
• Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs
• Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA

Compensation And Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $119K-140K based on experience
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want to Work Here
You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that 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, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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 and we will provide reasonable accommodation.

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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