Fire Protection Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire protection engineering projects, including scope, schedule, staffing, budget, and delivery.
• Provide consulting services to architects, developers, owners, government agencies, and insurers.
• Interpret and apply ICC codes (IBC, IFC, IMC) and NFPA standards to ensure compliance.
• Design and review fire alarm, detection, suppression, and smoke control systems.
• Perform fire and life safety analyses, including egress, smoke control, and fire-resistant construction.
• Develop performance-based design solutions and special hazard strategies.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors, and project teams.
• Lead technical presentations and client/project meetings.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationship management.
• Collaborate across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of fire protection engineering experience (8+ preferred).
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• P.E. license in Fire Protection Engineering (or actively pursuing).
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and life safety principles.
• Experience with modeling tools such as FDS, CONTAM, and egress modeling software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire protection design and code consulting.
• Experience leading teams/projects.
• Techical writing and proposal development skills.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and life safety principles.
• Experience with modeling tools such as FDS, CONTAM, and egress modeling software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

The position is based onsite at the Portland office. The work environment is characterized by a collaborative culture with a 'small firm feel' and a high-performing, supportive atmosphere. The role involves working on complex, performance-based fire protection projects across diverse industries, offering opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $128,000.00 - $162,000.00/yr. Coffman offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible PTO program.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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