Coffman Engineers, Inc.

engineering and construction

FireProtectionEngineer(Structural)EntryLevel

$70–80k San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Fire Protection Engineer (Structural) - Entry Level at Coffman Engineers, Inc.. Skills: Structural Fire Protection Engineering, Fire and life safety code consulting, Structural design. Perform structural evaluation. Perform structural design”

Industry & Context.

engineering and construction
Eligibility Requirements

not eligible for sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree (B. S. ) in Engineering from an accredited college or university in Civil, Structural, Architectural and/or Fire Protection Engineering, zero to three years of experience, Background in Civil / Structural Engineering, excellent written and verbal communication skills, high-level ability to manage multiple clients and projects at a given time, Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems, Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit, communication skills essential for a team-based and team-leading working environment, Excellent planning and organizational skills

Nice to Have

EIT, NICET, PE, Experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures, Design experience with various materials – steel and masonry, wood and light gauge, Background working in Fire Protection

What You'll Do.

Perform structural evaluation

Perform structural design

Provide fire and life safety code consulting

Assist in performing consulting services

Develop smoke control models/analysis

Develop pressurization models/analysis

Review and provide consulting for life safety

Perform structural fire calculations

Develop fire safety strategies

Perform research and documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Participate in internal team meetings; Participate in external client meetings; Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices; work with a multidiscipline engineering team; work together collaboratively

Communication Scope

excellent written and verbal communication skills; communication skills essential for a team-based and team-leading working environment

Process & Methodology

manage multiple clients and projects

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