Fire Protection Engineer (8+ years)

Company: Coffman Engineers, Inc.
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.Our broad range of markets, clients, and services, coupled with industry-leading talent, provides unique and exciting opportunities to grow as professionals, serve clients, and make a difference in our communities. To meet client objectives, we work in teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and a variety of other specialty services. Our collaborative approach fosters innovation, technical excellence, and value-based solutions for our clients. It also makes Coffman a great place to work.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' Portland office.We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of eight years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high-level ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects at one time.Technical skills will include but are 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.QualificationsDesired Skills and Duties

• Develop client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, and develop proposals.
• Provide project management for multiple projects including project planning, staffing, financial management, and successful project delivery.
• Provide fire protection consulting engineering services to a variety of potential clients, including but not limited to architects, developers, owners, government, and insurers.
• Provide fire and life safety code consulting for relevant ICC (IBC, IFC, IMC) codes and NFPA standards.
• 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 fire calculations.
• Develop fire safety strategies for special hazards.
• Deliver prescriptive and performance-based design strategies.
• Design fire alarm, fire detection, and fire suppression systems.
• Review, develop, and commission smoke control systems.
• Perform site visits and communicate with AHJ, architects, contractors, and consulting teams.
• Participate in and lead internal team meetings and external client meetings.
• Present design approaches with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment.
• Manage profitability of projects and maintain working relationships with clients.
• 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 Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field.
  • A minimum of 6 years of professional working experience in Fire Protection.
  • A minimum of 2 years managing projects.
  • A P.E. license in Fire Protection Engineering or in the process of achieving this professional credential.
  • Strong communication skills are 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.
  • Solid understanding of relevant software, including FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and the Microsoft Office suite of software.
  • Experience with MS Office programs.
  • Desire to work as a pro-active team player.
  • Exceptional technical writing and communication skills.Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000This position is not eligible for sponsorship.Additional InformationWhy You Want To Work HereYou could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different - our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture is not the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible work schedules and PTO program, in a fun office environment. Compensation includes competitive salaries and eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses.Coffman's Portland office is located in the heart of downtown at Sixth & Main with bike parking, workout facilities, locker rooms with private showers, a tenant lounge and outdoor patio, and beautiful views of downtown from the 16th floor of our modern office space that has a kitchen, conference room and wellness room. Enjoy the vibrant food scene, coffee roasters, and breweries with easy access to public transportation and the waterfront. Join us!ApplyingYou 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 a reasonable accommodation.This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.
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