Coffman Engineers, Inc

Senior Fire Protection Discipline Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc$150K — $215K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (specific to Fire Protection not required)
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Fire Protection License by examination
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Fire Protection with emphasis on forensics
  • Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, and related standards
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day contacts with clients, ensuring expectations are met
  • Oversee internal projects and staff, managing external client needs
  • Develop new clients and business opportunities
  • Provide expert consultation and advice in legal matters involving fire protection
  • Handle evidence collection, storage, and examination practices
  • Deliver expert witness testimony when required
  • Analyze various fire protection systems and conduct code analysis

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • 401k with up to 5% contribution matching for 9% employee contribution
  • Focus on work-life balance and professional development
  • Supportive work environment fostering strong client relationships
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

Coffman Engineers' DC Metro office is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Discipline Engineer with 1ten or more years of experience to join our growing team. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and quality-driven professional with a strong interest in fire protection and forensics consulting.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager for a challenging, rewarding role within a progressive firm. We are seeking a leader who works effectively with diverse personalities, values building strong client relationships, and is committed to ongoing professional growth.

This position offers a blend of technical consulting, forensic support, department development, and mentorship of junior staff. Our teams operate in a tight-knit, supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance, professional development, and care for the whole person.

Qualifications

Requirements Include:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university.
    • Fire Protection specific degree not required.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Fire Protection License by examination issued by any state in the United States.
  • Minimum of 10-years working experience in the Fire Protection profession with a focus on forensics support.
  • Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, and related standards.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
  • Travel is required.

Duties and Skills:
  • Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
  • Project management skills for managing internal projects and staff as well as external client needs.
  • Developing new clients and business.
  • Familiar with providing expert consultation and providing advice to clients including attorneys, adjustors, claims handlers, insureds, etc. in matters involving subrogation, liability, construction-related claims and other litigation and legal matters.
  • Familiar with proper evidence collection, handling, storage and examination practices.
  • Experience in expert witness testimony.
  • Performing analysis of fire protection systems, including water-based systems, special hazards systems and fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
  • Building and fire code analysis and interpretation.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Approximate Base Salary - $150k-$215k.
  • Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.
  • 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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