Fire Protection Engineer (2+Years) at Coffman Engineers, Inc.

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automatic Suppression System Design, Fire Detection Design, Alarm And Mass Notification System Design, Code Analysis, Egress Analysis, Fire Resistant Construction Analysis, Smoke Control Analysis, AutoCAD, Revit, FDS, Pyrosim, CONTAM, Project Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Life Safety Concepts

Industry

Design Services

Description

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 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 project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work. Job Description Our mission is simple: To 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. Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, Fire Protection Engineer with two or more years of experience. This individual will have an interest in working with professionals on challenging projects providing our clients with automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and mass notification system design; code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant construction analysis; smoke control analysis; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research. Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university o Fire Protection specific degree (preferred) Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to take the FE exam within the next six months is also considered. (preferred) 2+ years of working experience Experience with the current version of AutoCAD and Revit (preferred) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Required Duties and Skills: Computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, and a working knowledge of computer aided drafting Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution Analysis of existing fire protection systems; design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, fire alarm and mass notification systems Building and fire code analysis and interpretation Utilization of FDS, Pyrosim, CONTAM programs to execute performance-based design efforts Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs Compensation: Approximate Base Salary – $80k-120k 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. Additional Information 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. Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm Coffman at a Glance: 47 years in business 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014 #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022 #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021 #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023 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. If you are experiencing problems applying through our system, please try using a different browser or an updated version of your current browser. If that doesn't work, please contact us directly. 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. Follow us! www.coffman.com Twitter: @CoffmanEngineer Instagram: @CoffmanEngineers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffman-engineers Facebook: @CoffmanEngineers Department: Fire Protection Office: Oakland, CA Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 120000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The role involves designing fire protection systems, including suppression, detection, and alarm systems, while performing building and fire code analysis. Additionally, the engineer will execute performance-based design efforts using specialized software and manage client relationships.