Senior Fire Protection Engineer (10+ years)

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 22locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

For over 45 years, Coffman Engineers has been making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our distinctive blend of challenging projects and vibrant team culture has positioned us as a top multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm nationwide. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Fire Protection Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our team. This position offers flexibility, allowing the right candidate to work from Florida, areas to include Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, or South Florida.

The right candidate will have work history that includes performing consulting services for external and internal clients utilizing fire protection engineering technical skills.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university
  • Fire Protection specific degree not required
• Fire Protection Engineering License by examination issued by any state in the United States (required)
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in the Fire Protection and consulting engineering profession
• Travel is required (estimated travel percentage 20%)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Ability to work on a high functioning team

Duties and Skills:

• Performing analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as designing new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
• Performing building and fire code analysis to include preparation of engineering judgments and alternate methods.
• Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
• Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.
• Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution.
• Preparation of proposals for Fire Protection projects.
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues' work product.
• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want to Work Here

You 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 isn't the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance:

• 45 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 21 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

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Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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