Fire Protection Engineer (5+ years)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Coffman Engineers scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 24 locations 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 commissioning professionals. 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.
Our Honolulu office is growing and we’re looking for a Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience who is passionate about their craft and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. You will help strengthen our fire protection engineering team and work closely with other internal disciplines to design a variety of local projects.
We are seeking a professional to perform Fire Protection consulting services for internal and external clients. Technical skills will include but not limited to: 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.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Fire Protection)
- Fire Protection License by examination issued by any state in the United States
- EIT and P.E. are required
- Minimum of five years of experience dedicated in the fire protection profession
- A strong desire to help support, build, and advance Coffman’s fire protection engineering department
- Passion for great client experiences and design
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Motivation to learn the latest technologies and practices to enhance your professional growth
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Military Security Clearance
- Ability to work with AutoCAD is required and the ability to work with REVIT is desired
Expected annual salary of $90,000 - $120,000.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Why Work at Coffman?
You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we believe our culture of excellence, unique business model, and employees set us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and who believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say 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, a flexible PTO program, supportive office environment, professional development opportunities, and regular employee activities (breakfast, wellness activities BBQs, and various social and community activities). But the best part of working at Coffman is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, and work alongside other intelligent, motivated people, while you impact the built environment around you!
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Coffman At A Glance:
- 47 years in business
- 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations
- Multidiscipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
- #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2022
- #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
- #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024
- #1 Hawaii’s Healthiest Employers, Healthiest Employers, 2020
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Equal Opportunity Statement
This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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