Fire Protection Engineer (5+ 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

Designing a better world is more than a career, it’s a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at the Coffman Engineers’ office in Bozeman Montana.

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with five or more years of experience who is dynamic, innovative, and is looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, be able to work with minimal oversight, and have a desire to work and grow as a team player. 

Duties and Skills:

• Performing analysis of existing fire protection systems, and design new systems.
• Possess project management skills to manage internal projects and external client needs.
• Be comfortable managing project scope, budgeting, and project accounting.
• Be a team player with a drive to positively mentor entry level fire protection engineers.
• Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution.
• Design and specify basic systems without continuous oversight.
• Assist in managing CAD and production efforts.
• Perform consulting services for internal clients utilizing Fire Protection Engineering technical skills.
• Technical skills can include: Building and fire code analysis and interpretation, Automatic suppression system design, Fire detection, Alarm and mass notification system design, Life-safety code analysis and egress analysis, Fire resistant construction analysis, Smoke control analysis and special inspection, General fire protection, and life safety concepts and research
• Managing day-to-day contact with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
• Possess semi-advanced computer skills regarding computer-aided drafting, Revit, graphics, fire dynamic simulation, Outlook, email, Word, and Excel.
• Be a positive contributor to the overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Able to multi‐task and prioritize in a fast‐paced environment.
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is not remote.

Qualifications

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university
  • Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degrees will be considered.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Fire Protection Engineering (consulting)
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred)
• Experience with the current versions of AutoCAD and Revit
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills.

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 office environment. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. Our Bozeman office is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley and offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Join us.

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