Senior Fire Protection Engineer (10+ years)

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 20 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 has been making a positive impact in the communities where we work for over 43 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 to join our team of professionals in our Orange County office!

The right candidate will have work history that includes performing consulting services for external and internal clients utilizing fire protection engineering technical skills.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university
  • Fire Protection specific degree not required
• 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 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
• Building and fire code analysis and interpretation
• 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

Expected annual salary of $116,000 - $137,000.

Additional Information

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

At this time, Coffman Engineers is subject to various state and client COVID-19 vaccination mandates in order to work on certain projects. In addition, there are two federal mandates pending which are under review by the United States legal system. If either mandate is implemented, it would impact Coffman employees. 

Therefore, we will ask you about your COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. If you choose not to be vaccinated for COVID-19, or request and are denied a medical or religious exemption, or we are unable to accommodate you even with an approved exemption, or you do not wish to inform us of your COVID-19 vaccination status, our ability to continue your employment may be impacted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of transition in our country. If you have any questions about these mandates or any other questions generated by this message, please contact the HR Representative with whom you have been working.

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 offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities. But the best part of working here is being in an environment that