Coffman Staffers Certified PEs in Structural, Mechanical, and Fire Protection Engineering

“McKenzie has been an important part of our team for over a decade and a culture champion for our structural department. She has a willingness to work on any task and therefore has developed an impressive breadth of experience during her time at Coffman. I am very excited she has added the PE credential to her name, to help recognize the value she was already bringing to our clients,” says Matt Stielstra, Coffman’s structural engineering principal.

Noah Fowler joined Coffman in 2023 as a mechanical engineer after four years as a power generation engineer for Puget Sound Energy in Washington. At Coffman, he supports a range of energy projects including solar photovoltaics, battery energy storage systems, and microgrids. He has experience designing mechanical and power systems, instrumentation, and controls for a range of facilities, including gas-fired power plants, hydroelectric dams, and run-of-river hydro stations. Fowler received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UAA.

“Noah is a standout member of our team, bringing a remarkable blend of experience, dedication, and passion that continually elevates our work and strengthens the value we provide to our clients. His achievement in earning a professional engineering license is an inspiring milestone—one that reflects his talent, commitment, and drive for excellence. Congratulations Noah—we’re proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish in your engineering career,” says Logan Haines, Coffman’s electrical engineering principal.

Catelynn Hettick began as a mechanical engineer but earned her PE in fire protection engineering. Hettick has contributed to a wide range of fire suppression systems, alarm design, and life safety code analysis at oil and gas facilities, military installations, and medical office buildings. Notable projects include comprehensive fire alarm, sprinkler, and mass notification system designs for a barracks renovation, a new community center, and an aquatics center. Hettick holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UAA and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in fire protection engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.

“Catelynn’s transition from mechanical to fire protection engineering shows her dedication to growth; and earning her PE and pursuing a master’s degree reflect the hard work she’s put into advancing her knowledge and impact. We are very proud of her and look forward to her continued contributions and the impact she will make to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions across Alaska’s built environment,” says Eliot Jordan, Coffman’s fire protection discipline manager.