Coffman Engineers, Inc.
Fire Protection Engineer (Entry Level)
San Diego, CA, United States · Junior
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The bottom of this range ($78,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $82,742. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.
- 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.
- Designing a better world is more than a career, it's a calling!
Skills
- Develop fire safety strategies for special hazards.
- Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA.
- Potential for EIT, NICET, and PE
- Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, etc.)
- Background working in the Fire Protection or Fire Alarm industry (preferred)
- General building construction knowledge
- Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit
- 47 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
- Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
- Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
Compensation
- $78k-$90k
Company info
- 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.
- This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not Eligible for sponsorship
This listing is sourced directly from Coffman Engineers, Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.