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Fire Protection Designer 10+ years

Coffman Engineers Inc.
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
301 West Northern Lights Boulevard (Show on map)
Oct 10, 2025
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 24 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

Coffman Engineers is seeking aFire Protection Designerwho will support the team in providing our clients with: life safety code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant rated construction analysis; automatic suppression system design and analysis; fire detection, alarm and communication system design and analysis; smoke control system design and special inspections; site inspections and witnessing of life safety system testing; fire hazard analysis; performance-based design; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts.

The Anchorage Fire Protection Engineering department collectively has 45+ years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering across our department of five, all of whom will provide the successful candidate with training, mentorship, and support to help grow your career. We enjoy working together collaboratively in the office and supporting each other to deliver engineering solutions that make the world a safer place.

The successful candidate will also provide assistance and engineering support in the development and modification of engineering documents and may serve as the lead Designer responsible for assigning computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) work.

Qualifications
  • 10+ years' experience in drafting and design
  • Technical or associate degree in engineering or related sciences preferred
  • NICET level III or IV preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards and how to apply within design work
  • Strong AutoCAD skills required with ability to follow CAD standards
  • Strong organizational, technical writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Able to manage effort on multiple projects concurrently
  • Able to train and assign work to Designers and CAD professionals
  • Able to support field investigation and construction administration activities
  • Able to size and lay out basic system components
  • Familiarity with hydraulic programs for designing fire suppression systems
  • Familiarity with overall system design for fire detection and alarm and/or suppression systems
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy
  • Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and family-friendly policies. Our Anchorage office is located in the heart of midtown, close to restaurants, trails, shopping and conveniences. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. 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:

  • 45years in business
  • 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23locations
  • Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
  • #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
  • #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
  • #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
  • Best Place to Work BOAB, Alaska Business Magazine, 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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