Fire Protection Engineer

Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with over 8 years of experience to support a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, industrial, and government projects. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering innovative fire and life safety solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire protection engineering projects, including scope, schedule, staffing, budget, and delivery.

• Provide consulting services to architects, developers, owners, government agencies, and insurers.

• Interpret and apply ICC codes (IBC, IFC, IMC) and NFPA standards to ensure compliance.

• Design and review fire alarm, detection, suppression, and smoke control systems.

• Perform fire and life safety analyses, including egress, smoke control, and fire-resistant construction.

• Develop performance-based design solutions and special hazard strategies.

• Conduct site visits and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors, and project teams.

• Lead technical presentations and client/project meetings.

• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationship management.

• Collaborate across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related field.

• Minimum of 6+ years of fire protection engineering experience (8+ preferred).

• At least 2 years of project management experience.

• P.E. license in Fire Protection Engineering (or actively pursuing).

• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and life safety principles.

• Experience with modeling tools such as FDS, CONTAM, and egress modeling software.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fire protection design and code consulting.

• Experience leading teams/projects.

• Technical writing and proposal development skills.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite at the Portland office. The work environment is characterized by a collaborative culture with a 'small firm feel' and a high-performing, supportive atmosphere. The role involves working on complex, performance-based fire protection projects across diverse industries, offering opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $128000.00 - $162000.00/yr.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible PTO program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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