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Fire Protection Engineer (5+ years)

Location: Houston, TX · On-site
Job type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Listed: 30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

Professional Engineer (PE) license
automatic suppression system design
fire detection and alarm systems
life-safety code analysis

Also useful

AutoCAD
Revit

Stated benefits & perks

About the role

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with at least five 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 multidiscipline 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited college or university, Fire protection specific degree preferred

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) required
Minimum 5 years of working experience in Fire Protection Engineering
General building construction knowledge (preferred)
Experience working with AutoCAD and Revit (preferred)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Duties and Skills

Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations and develop new work
Performing analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as designing new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems
Performing building and fire code analysis and interpretation
Performing research and documenting for internal and external distribution
Building and fire code analysis and interpretation
Performing smoke control special inspection services and report writing
Project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs
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 isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Pay and benefits

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.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying

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

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
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About the Company

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.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

You must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know and we will provide reasonable accommodation.

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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From Coffman Engineers, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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