Coffman Engineers, Inc

Fire Protection Engineering Designer (5+Years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc$95K — $125K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, or related fields
  • 5+ years of experience in fire protection systems or engineering consulting
  • Project or Construction Management experience
  • Knowledge of Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance for fire alarm systems
  • Practical knowledge of major fire alarm manufacturers' products
  • Ability to develop proposals and technical engineering reports
  • Effective communication with clients and stakeholders
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day contact with clients and stakeholders
  • Perform research and documentation for internal and external use
  • Analyze existing fire alarm systems and design new systems
  • Conduct building and fire code analysis and interpretation
  • Review product data submittal and shop drawings
  • Utilize project management skills for internal and external project needs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • 401k plan with 5% contribution matching for 9% employee contributions
  • Paid overtime at hourly rate
  • End-of-year discretionary bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, Fire Protection Engineering Designer with five or more years of experience. This individual will have an interest in working with professionals on challenging projects providing our clients with automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm and mass notification 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. Candidate should also have interest and expertise in successfully managing client and team relationships through challenges that may arise.

Qualifications

Requirements Include:
  • 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. Manufactures 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).
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Required Duties and Skills:
  • Computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, and a working knowledge of computer aided drafting.
  • 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.
  • Review product data submittal 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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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