Coffman Engineers · 9 hours ago
Fire Protection Engineer (Entry Level) Structural Exp
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrCoffman Engineers, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering firm that provides consulting services across various sectors. The Fire Protection Engineer will perform structural analysis and design, provide fire and life safety code consulting, and collaborate with teams to ensure code compliance and safety strategies.
Industrial Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing on a variety of projects
Provide fire and life safety code consulting for relevant ICC (IBC, IFC, IMC) codes and NFPA standards
Able to assist in performing consulting services for internal clients, utilizing Fire Protection Engineering technical skills, including 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
Develop fire models, smoke control models/analysis, and pressurization models/analysis
Review and provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance
Perform structural fire calculations
Develop fire safety strategies for special hazards
Participate in internal team meetings and external client meetings
Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment
Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution
Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field
Potential for EIT, NICET, and PE
General building construction knowledge
Strong communication skills essential for a team-based and team-leading working environment
Excellent planning and organizational skills required for our fast-paced environment; must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges
Preferred
Experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures
Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, etc.)
Design experience with various materials – steel and concrete; masonry, wood and light gauge
Background working in the Fire Protection or Fire Alarm industry
Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Eligible for PTO
Fun office environment with a high-performing team
Fully stocked kitchen
Company
Coffman Engineers
Coffman Engineers provides multidiscipline engineering services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection.
Founded in 1979
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David T Ruff
CEO and President
Chad Heimbigner
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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