Fire Protection Engineer

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and subconsultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, healthcare, tribal, industrial, alternative energy and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 22 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 DescriptionDesigning a better world is more than a career, it’s a calling Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Seattle office.We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high-level ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects at one time.Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and communication 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.This position is not eligible for sponsorship.QualificationsRegistration as a Professional Engineer (PE) requiredPerform analysis of existing fire protection systems and design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation.Manage effective communication with colleagues and clients.Lead and manage internal team to provide well-coordinated and high-quality design sets.Manage profitability of projects and maintain working relationship with clients.Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA.Conduct business development activities and foster long term client relationships and create new ones.Develop project budgets and write proposals.Expected annual salary of $95,000 - $145,000+.Additional InformationWhy You Want To Work HereCoffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.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). But 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 Coffman’ Seattle office is located in a newly renovated office space close to convenient transportation options, the historic Pike Place Market, and all that downtown and the waterfront has to offer.Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 22 locationsMulti-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014#161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023ApplyingYou 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.This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr