Job Description

Coffman Engineers has been making a positive impact in the communities where we work for over 42 years. Our unique cultural balance of challenging projects and lively staff engagement has set us apart as a leading multi-discipline consulting engineering firm across the US. The Raleigh office is growing and we’re looking for a FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER with at least five years of experience who is passionate about their craft and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth.

The successful individual will have professional experience in providing consulting to clients in various aspects of fire protection engineering. Technical skills will include, but not limited to: automatic suppression system design and analysis; fire detection, alarm and communication system design and analysis; fire and life safety code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant rated construction analysis; smoke control design and special inspections; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field
• NICET level III / IV, EIT, or PE
• Minimum five years of experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Ability to work on a high-functioning team

DESIRED SKILLS AND DUTIES:

• Possess intermediate level computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, CONTAM, fire dynamic simulation, and a working knowledge of computer aided drafting
• Manage day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Attend and participate in local and national professional organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA
• Experience of interest in alternative energy fire protection including protection of battery energy storage
• Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations
• Develop engineering judgement for code alternatives
• Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Have or be developing an “area of expertise” within fire protection engineering
• Design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and communication systems. Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems
• Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP.

Additional Information

COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES

At this time, Coffman Engineers is subject to various state and client COVID-19 vaccination mandates in order to work on certain projects. In addition, there are two federal mandates pending which are under review by the United States legal system. If either mandate is implemented, it would impact Coffman employees. 

Therefore, we will ask you about your COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. If you choose not to be vaccinated for COVID-19, or request and are denied a medical or religious exemption, or we are unable to accommodate you even with an approved exemption, or you do not wish to inform us of your COVID-19 vaccination status, our ability to continue your employment may be impacted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of transition in our country. If you have any questions about these mandates or any other questions generated by this message, please contact the HR Representative with whom you have been working.

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 office environment. Our Raleigh office is located 10 minutes from North Carolina State University and 15 minutes from RDU International Airport. Join us!

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:

• 43 years in business 
• 650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022

APPLYING

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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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