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Fire Protection Engineer (5-8 years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.

Fire Protection Engineer (5-8 years)

Oakland, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are seeking a FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER with 5-8 years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. Technical 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.

    • 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
    • Performing building and fire code analysis and interpretation
    • Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
    • Develop engineering judgements for code alternatives
    • Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
    • Have or be developing an “area of expertise” within fire protection engineering
    • Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution
    • Building and fire code analysis and interpretation
    • Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs

    THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE. THIS IS NOT A FULL-TIME REMOTE POSITION. 

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related Engineering field
    • Professional Engineering (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering
    • Minimum of five years working experience in the Fire Protection profession
    • Experience with AutoCAD and Revit, Bluebeam, and general electronic drawing format software.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills

    Additional Information

    OFFICE LOGISTICS:

    During the current shelter-in-place order in the Bay Area, Coffman is in compliance with the requirements of State and Local mandates. As circumstances evolve we will update our policies to reflect any changed circumstances. While the specific conditions that may prevail during the period are not fully known we anticipate one or all of the following to apply:

    • Shelter-in-place order continues. Work will be coordinated with Manager and other team members via video conferencing. Delegated tasks, review of progress and exchange of documentation/deliverables to be performed remotely between team members as well as via interface with company servers.
    • Shelter-in-place order relaxed with social distancing measures required at the office location. Measures will be put in place to encourage social distancing between employees and with visitors to the office. During this period, mass transit options may be more limited than normal service and will require additional time management for efficient commuting.

    The ability of the applicant to comply with these methods of working are a requirement of the position. We take seriously the health and welfare of all our employees and expect mindful cooperation with current social norms, including the above work practices.

    VACCINE MANDATES

    At this time, Coffman Engineers is subject to various state and client 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 vaccination status upon hire. If you choose not to be vaccinated, 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 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 Bay Area office is conveniently located near Lake Merritt and 20th Street, just three blocks from BART. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients, or competing in an office-wide curling competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. 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:

    • 42 years in business 
    • 600+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 19 locations
    • Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
    • #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
    • #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
    • #154 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2021

    APPLYING

    You 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.  IF 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.

    _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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