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' San Diego office.
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented
StructuralFire Protection Engineer with zero to three years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients.
You must have a background in Civil / Structural Engineering, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high-level ability to manage multiple clients and projects at a given time. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to learn and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team, and be excited to join in the fun.
Desired Skills and Duties
- Understand structural building systems, assemblies and components.
- Provide fire and life safety code consulting for relevant ICC (IBC, IFC, IMC) codes and NFPA standards.
- Able to assist in performing consulting services for internal clients, utilizing Fire Protection Engineering technical skills, including but 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.
- Develop fire models, smoke control models/analysis, and pressurization models/analysis.
- Review and provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance.
- Perform structural calculations based on fire exposure conditions and heat transfer analysis.
- Participate in internal team meetings and external client meetings.
- Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices in a multidiscipline environment.
- Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
- Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university in Civil, Structural, Architectural and/or Fire Protection Engineering.
- EIT, NICET, and PE (preferred)
- Experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures (preferred)
- Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, etc.)
- Design experience with various materials - steel and concrete, masonry, wood and light gauge steel (preferred)
- Background working in Fire Protection (preferred)
- General building construction knowledge
- Strong communication skills essential for a team-based and team-leading working environment.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills required for our fast-paced environment; must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
Expected Annual Salary Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00, based on knowledge and experience.This position is not eligible for sponsorship.Additional InformationApplyingYou 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 reasonable accommodation.
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