Fire Protection Engineer (1-3 yrs)

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 24 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.

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' Scottsdale, Arizona Office .

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with one to three years of working experience, who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multi-discipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

You would be providing our clients with automatic suppression system design, fire detection, alarm and mass notification system design, life-safety code analysis, egress analysis, fire resistant construction analysis, smoke control analysis and special inspection as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research.

Expected Annual Salary Range: $ 80,000.00 - $90,000.00.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Design and specify basic systems without continuous oversight.; Assist in managing CAD and production efforts.; Perform 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.; Able to work independently as well as on teams.; Possess intermediate level computer skills necessary for daily activities including email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and a working knowledge of computer‐aided drafting and Revit, (fire dynamic simulation for fire protection engineers).; Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.; Able to multi‐task and prioritize in a fast‐paced environment.; Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.; BS degree in engineering or related science from accredited college or university; EIT (required).; Minimum one year working experience in Fire Protection Engineering (consulting); General building construction knowledge; Experience working with AutoCAD and Revit; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work on a high-functioning team

Benefits

47 years in business; 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations; Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management; Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021; Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022; Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025; Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025; “The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025