Coffman Engineers

Fire Protection Engineer (Entry Level)

Job Description

Posted on: 
October 29, 2026

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Job Requirements

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.

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