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Fire Protection Engineer (5+ years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.

Fire Protection Engineer (5+ years)

Fulton, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Coffman Engineers’ DC Metro office is growing, and we are seeking a highly motivated FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER to join our team of professionals! Our office is willing to train the right individual in this growing discipline.

    You would support our Fire Protection Engineering Department in providing our clients with 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.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

    • BS degree in from an  accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field
    • Fire Protection specific degree desired
    • Minimum five years of experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession
    • PE desired, EIT with ability to obtain PE within one year considered.
    • Experience with the current version of AutoCAD and Revit (preferred)
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work on a high-functioning team

    REQUIRED DUTIES AND SKILLS:

    • Design and specify basic systems without continuous oversight.
    • Manage day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
    • Possess basic level computer skills necessary for daily activities including email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and a working knowledge of computer‐aided drafting and Revit.
    • Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations
    • Develop engineering judgements for code alternatives
    • 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
    • Performs other duties as may be assigned.

    THIS POSITION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP.

    Additional Information

    WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE

    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:

    • 42 years in business 
    • 550+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 16 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
    • #42 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2020
    • #164 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2020

    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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