Coffman Engineers · 16 hours ago
Fire Protection Engineer (Entry Level) Structural Exp
1455 Frazee Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrCoffman Engineers is a leading engineering firm that provides multi-discipline services across various sectors. They are seeking an Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer to perform structural analysis, design, and provide fire and life safety code consulting on a variety of projects.
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
Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit
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
Knowledge of 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
Preferred
Experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures
Design experience with various materials – steel and concrete; masonry, wood and light gauge
Background working in the Fire Protection or Fire Alarm industry
Benefits
Excellent salary/benefits package
Flexible schedule
PTO
Fun office environment
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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