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Fire Protection Engineer (8+ years)
Coffmanengineersinc · Portland, OR, United States · Hybrid · Active · $128,480–$163,520 / year · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Coffmanengineersinc |
| Title | Fire Protection Engineer (8+ years) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Fire Protection |
| Location | Portland, OR, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $128,480–$163,520 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-02-27 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
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.
Our mission is simple: To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Fore Protection Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you’ll be part of a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You’ll experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of eight years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high-level ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects at one time.
Technical skills will include 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.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain client relationships, pursue new business, and support proposal development. Manage multiple fire protection engineering projects, including scope, staffing, schedules, budgets, and delivery. Provide fire protection and life safety consulting to architects, developers, owners, government agencies, and insurers. Apply and interpret ICC codes (IBC, IFC, IMC) and NFPA standards to ensure code compliance. Develop fire, smoke control, and pressurization models and analyses. Design and review fire alarm, detection, suppression, and smoke control systems. Deliver prescriptive and performance-based fire and life safety solutions, including special hazard strategies. Conduct site visits and coordinate with AHJs, design teams, and contractors. Present design approaches to authorities and lead client and internal project meetings. Collaborate across offices and disciplines while managing project profitability. Perform technical research, documentation, and participate in professional organizations (e.g., SFPE, NFPA). Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field. A minimum of 6 years of professional working experience in Fire Protection. A minimum of 2 years managing projects. A P.E. license in Fire Protection Engineering or in the process of achieving this professional credential. Strong communication skills are 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. Solid understanding of relevant software, including FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and the Microsoft Office suite of software. Experience with MS Office programs Desire to work as a pro-active team player Exceptional technical writing and communication skills Salary range: $128,480-163,520
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Why You Want to Work Here
You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture is not the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.
Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. Our downtown Spokane office is located near RiverPark Square and close to a variety of shops and restaurants. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients or competing in an office-wide ping-pong competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.
Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:
Glassdoor Reviews: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm
Coffman at a Glance
47 years in business 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning, and project/construction management #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022 #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021 #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024 Voted #2 Best Place to Work! Applying
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Equal Opportunity Statement
This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Follow Us!
Website: www.coffman.com
Twitter: @CoffmanEngineer
Instagram: @CoffmanEngineers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffman-engineers
Facebook: @CoffmanEngineers
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| Location Text | Portland, OR, United States |
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| Country | United States |
| Region | OR |
| City | Portland |
| Salary Raw | USD 128480-163520 year |
| Salary Min | 128,480 |
| Salary Max | 163,520 |
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| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:43:32Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:49:18Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:49:18Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:43:32Z |
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| Source Posted At | 2026-02-27 15:59:28Z |
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