Senior Fire Protection Discipline Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers DC Metro office is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Discipline Engineer with 1ten or more years of experience to join our growing team. We are looking for a dynamic innovative and qualitydriven professional with a strong interest in fire protection and forensics consulting.

The ideal candidate is a selfmotivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager for a challenging rewarding role within a progressive firm. We are seeking a leader who works effectively with diverse personalities values building strong client relationships and is committed to ongoing professional growth.

This position offers a blend of technical consulting forensic support department development and mentorship of junior staff. Our teams operate in a tightknit supportive environment that prioritizes worklife balance professional development and care for the whole person.

Qualifications :

Requirements Include: 

•  Bachelors degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university.
  • Fire Protection specific degree not required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Fire Protection License by examination issued by any state in the United States.
• Minimum of 10-years working experience in the Fire Protection profession with a focus on forensics support.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes IBC and related standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including oral presentation skills.
• Travel is required.

Duties and Skills:

• Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations.
• Project management skills for managing internal projects and staff as well as external client needs.
• Developing new clients and business.
• Familiar with providing expert consultation and providing advice to clients including attorneys adjustors claims handlers insureds matters involving subrogation liability construction-related claims and other litigation and legal matters.
• Familiar with proper evidence collection handling storage and examination practices.
• Experience in expert witness testimony.
• Performing analysis of fire protection systems including water-based systems special hazards systems and fire detection alarm and mass notification systems.
• Building and fire code analysis and interpretation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary $150k-$215k.
• Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change).
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information :

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 isnt 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 environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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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
• 70 employees in 9 offices providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms Building Design Construction 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List Zweig Group 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms Engineering News-Record 2023

Applying

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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.  

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