Fire Protection Engineer (Entry Level)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.Coffman Engineers, Inc.Meridian, Idaho, United States
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9/9/2026

Employment

Full time

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Core responsibilities

The Fire Protection Engineer will support the team in designing automatic suppression, fire detection, and alarm systems. They will also perform code, egress, and smoke control analyses while contributing to general life safety research.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, along with general building construction knowledge, is preferred.

Key skills

Fire protection engineeringSuppression system designFire detectionAlarm system designCode analysisEgress analysisSmoke control analysisRevitAutoCADCommunication skillsTeamworkLife safety concepts

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Coffman Engineers, Inc.

Industry

Design Services

Employees

873

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

The right team is more than an advantage. It's a game-changer. 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 offices throughout the United States – serving clients locally as well as overseas. To meet client needs and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, process piping, instrumentation and controls, corrosion control engineering, project management, commissioning, and land survey services. This ability and our culture 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.

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EngineeringConstructionConsultingSecurity & Safety

Description

Company 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. Job Description Designing a better world is more than a career, it’s a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at the Coffman Engineers’ Boise office. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in consulting engineering to join our team as an entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer. The ideal candidate should have a desire to work and grow as a team player within our Fire Protection department. This position will support the team in providing our clients with: 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. The Bozeman Fire Protection department has six licensed Fire Protection Engineers and multiple NICET certified designers to provide training and support. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. No paid interview travel or relocation expenses are offered for this position. This position is not remote. Qualifications Requirements Include: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degrees will be considered Background working in the Fire Protection or Fire Alarm industry (preferred) Experience with drafting software (REVIT and AutoCAD) (preferred) General building construction knowledge (preferred) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to work on a high-functioning team. 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. Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. Our Bozeman office is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley and offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Join us Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm Coffman At A Glance: 45 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 #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, 2024 Applying 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. If you are experiencing problems applying through our system, please try using a different browser or an updated version of your current browser. If that doesn't work, please contact us directly. This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Follow us! www.coffman.com Twitter: @CoffmanEngineer Instagram: @CoffmanEngineers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffman-engineers Facebook: @CoffmanEngineers Department: Fire Protection Office: Boise, ID

Requirements

  • Fire protection engineering
  • Suppression system design
  • Fire detection
  • Alarm system design
  • Code analysis
  • Egress analysis
  • Smoke control analysis
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Life safety concepts

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO program
  • Professional advancement
  • Technical advancement
  • Personal growth

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