Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Life Safety & Codes

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

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Seattle is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. The scope includes designing automatic suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and conducting code, egress, and smoke control analyses to ensure life-safety and compliance.

Registration as a Professional Engineer is required, and the role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and development of

Qualifications

• PE license is required and must be active.
• Minimum five years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing fire protection systems and design new ones (suppression, detection, alarm, mass notification).
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams to produce high-quality design sets.
• Manage project profitability and client relationships.
• Conduct research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Engage with SFPE/NFPA and participate in trade activities.
• Develop project budgets and write proposals.

Skills

Fire protection design

Project communication

Team leadership

Education

PE License

Job description

Coffman Engineers in Seattle is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. The scope includes designing automatic suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and conducting code, egress, and smoke control analyses to ensure life-safety and compliance.

Registration as a Professional Engineer is required, and the role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and development of