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Fire Protection Engineer (2+ Years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.

Fire Protection Engineer (2+ Years)

Los Angeles, CA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Coffman Engineers has been making a positive impact in the communities where we work for over 40 years. Our unique cultural balance of challenging projects and lively staff engagement has set us apart as a leading multidiscipline consulting engineering firm across the US.  Our Los Angeles office is growing and we’re looking for a FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER with at least two (2) years of experience who is passionate about his or her 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

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

    • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field
    • Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.  Individuals who are in the process of taking the exam within the next six months may be considered
    • Minimum two (2) years of experience in the fire protection industry
    • Experience with the current version of AutoCAD.  Experience with Revit is preferred
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

     

    REQUIRED DUTIES AND SKILLS:

    • Computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, and a working knowledge of computer aided drafting
    • Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
    • Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution
    • Analysis of existing fire protection systems; design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, fire alarm and mass notification systems
    • Building and fire code analysis and interpretation
    • Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs

    Additional Information

    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 offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities. But the best part of working here is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, work alongside other intelligent motivated people, and have some good hearty fun while you impact the built environment around you!

    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

    •  40+ years in business 
    • 500+ 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
    • #177 Top 500 Design AFirms, Engineering News-Record, 2019

    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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  • Locations
    Los Angeles, CA • Newport Beach, CA