Senior Fire Protection Engineer (10+ years) at Coffman Engineers, Inc.
Austin, Texas, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Fire protection engineering, Project management, Life safety code consulting, System design, Suppression systems, Fire detection, Alarm systems, Mass notification systems, Code analysis, Business development, Proposal development, Peer review, Technical communication, Consulting engineering, Construction support

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 Coffman Engineers’ is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with ten or more years of experience in consulting engineering and project management. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm. The right candidate will have work history that includes performing consulting services for external and internal clients utilizing fire protection engineering technical skills, with extensive experience delivering comprehensive fire and life safety consulting services across a wide range of building types and occupancies. Experience should include both system design and providing building and life safety code consulting services. Demonstrated ability to support both new construction and existing facilities, providing practical, code‑compliant, and constructible solutions that balance life safety, project goals, and operational needs. Proven track record of working collaboratively with owners, architects, and multidisciplinary design teams, as well as authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). Project experience should include a variety of markets such as high-rise, residential, mission-critical, higher-education, assembly, industrial, high-piled storage, and healthcare. 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 10 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, fire, and life safety code analysis and interpretation Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations Perform business development and development of proposals and review of resumes and qualifications for pursuits Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA 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: Austin, TX
Responsibilities
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will perform fire protection system design, code analysis, and life safety consulting for various building types. They will also manage client relationships, lead business development efforts, and provide project management for multidisciplinary design teams.
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