Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Spokane office.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, entry level Fire Protection Engineer with an interest in working with professionals on challenging projects 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

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university
• Fire Protection specific degree desired
• From 3-7 years of professional experience.
• 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
• Experience with the current version of AutoCAD and Revit (preferred)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills.
• A positive attitude with a focus on team and client success.

Job Specifications

• Computer skills necessary for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, simple graphics, fire dynamic simulation, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expected annual salary range depending on experience: $67,800-$86,500

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 is not 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 downtown Spokane office is centrally located near Riverfront Park and the city’s public transportation center, and within walking distance of a variety of shops and restaurants.

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:

• 45 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 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
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023
• Voted #2 Best Places to Work!!

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans & Disabled individuals.

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