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Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.\nTo 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.\n Our mission is simple: To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Fore Protection Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you’ll be part of a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You’ll experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.\nWe 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.\nTechnical skills will include but 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.\n Key Responsibilities\nBuild and maintain client relationships, pursue new business, and support proposal development.\nManage multiple fire protection engineering projects, including scope, staffing, schedules, budgets, and delivery.\nProvide fire protection and life safety consulting to architects, developers, owners, government agencies, and insurers.\nApply and interpret ICC codes (IBC, IFC, IMC) and NFPA standards to ensure code compliance.\nDevelop fire, smoke control, and pressurization models and analyses.\nDesign and review fire alarm, detection, suppression, and smoke control systems.\nDeliver prescriptive and performance-based fire and life safety solutions, including special hazard strategies.\nConduct site visits and coordinate with AHJs, design teams, and contractors.\nPresent design approaches to authorities and lead client and internal project meetings.\nCollaborate across offices and disciplines while managing project profitability.\nPerform technical research, documentation, and participate in professional organizations (e.g., SFPE, NFPA).\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field.\nA minimum of 6 years of professional working experience in Fire Protection.\nA minimum of 2 years managing projects.\nA P.E. license in Fire Protection Engineering or in the process of achieving this professional credential.\nStrong communication skills are essential for a team-based and team-leading working environment.\nExcellent planning and organizational skills required for our fast-paced environment; must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.\nSolid understanding of relevant software, including FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and the Microsoft Office suite of software.\nExperience with MS Office programs\nDesire to work as a pro-active team player\nExceptional technical writing and communication skills\nSalary range: $128,480-163,520\nThis position is not eligible for sponsorship.\n Why You Want to Work Here\nYou 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.\nCoffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. 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!\nDon’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:\nGlassdoor Reviews: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm\nCoffman at a Glance\n47 years in business\n850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations\nMulti-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning, and project/construction management\n#34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022\n#29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021\n#157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024\nVoted #2 Best Place to Work!\nApplying\nYou 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 reasonable accommodation.\nIf you are experiencing problems applying through our system, please try again using a different browser or an updated version of your current browser. If that doesn't work, please contact us directly.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nThis position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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