Fire Protection Engineer (Entry Level) Structural Exp
About The Position
At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 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.
Requirements
- 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 in the structural design of buildings or similar structures (preferred)
- 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 (preferred)
- Background working in the Fire Protection or Fire Alarm industry (preferred)
- General building construction knowledge
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
