Fire Protection Engineer (1-3 yrs)
About The Position
Coffman Engineers is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with one to three years of working experience for its Scottsdale, Arizona office. The role joins a collaborative, multi-discipline engineering team and supports client projects through fire protection and life-safety engineering services. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the work, interested in professional growth, able to work independently and collaboratively, and willing to contribute positively to the office and team environment. The position provides design and consulting services in automatic suppression systems; fire detection, alarm, communication, and mass notification systems; life-safety code and egress analysis; fire-resistant construction; smoke control; special inspection; and general fire protection and life-safety concepts and research. The engineer is expected to design and specify basic systems without continuous oversight and assist with CAD and production efforts. Coffman describes a professional office environment, collaborative teams, individually tailored professional and technical advancement, personal growth opportunities, and a flexible schedule. The role is direct employment with Coffman Engineers. Sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related science from an accredited college or university.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.
- At least one year of working experience in consulting Fire Protection Engineering.
- General knowledge of building construction.
- Experience working with AutoCAD and Revit.
- Intermediate computer skills for daily activities, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and computer-aided drafting; working knowledge of Revit and fire dynamic simulation for fire protection engineers.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively on a high-functioning team.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.
Responsibilities
- Design and specify basic fire protection systems without continuous oversight.
- Assist in managing CAD and production efforts.
- Provide consulting services to internal clients in automatic suppression system design; fire detection, alarm, and communication system design; code analysis; egress analysis; fire-resistant construction analysis; smoke control analysis; and general fire protection and life-safety concepts and research.
- Contribute positively to office and department goals, culture, and morale.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Professional and technical advancement and personal growth opportunities.
- Professional office environment and collaborative team.
- Fully stocked kitchen.
- Salary and benefits package; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
