Fire Protection Engineering Designer (5+Years)

About the role

Coffman Engineers seeks a highly skilled Fire Protection Engineering Designer with five or more years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection systems and engineering consulting, with experience in project and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automatic suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
• Analyze building and fire codes, and interpret them for compliance.
• Review and evaluate existing fire alarm systems, and design new systems as needed.
• Manage client and team relationships, addressing challenges that may arise.
• Develop proposals, execution plans, and technical engineering reports.
• Perform research and document findings for internal and external distribution.
• Manage day-to-day contacts with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage internal projects and external client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering, sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in fire protection systems or engineering consulting.
• Project or Construction Management experience in the specified industries and sectors.
• Experience with the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements of fire alarm systems.
• Practical knowledge of major fire alarm manufacturers' current product offerings and legacy products. Product certifications preferred.
• Ability to develop proposals, execution plans, and technical engineering reports.
• Ability to communicate with clients/stakeholders effectively.
• Reading and reviewing project drawings including plans, sections, and bills of materials.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the current version of AutoCAD and Revit (preferred).

Qualifications

• Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
• Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution.
• Performing analysis of existing fire alarm systems, as well as designing new fire alarm systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
• Performing building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Reviewing product data submittals and shop drawings for concurrence with project specifications and specific manufacturer’s installation instructions, product listing requirements and maintenance and testing requirements.
• Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.

Compensation

• Approximate Base Salary – $95k-125k based on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change).
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

Additional Information

• Why You Want to Work Here: Coffman Engineers offers a unique culture and benefits package, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies.
• Additional Resources: Learn more about Coffman Engineers at their official website, social media channels, and reviews on Glassdoor.
• Application: Apply online for this position. If you encounter any issues, please refer to the provided assistance link.