John Cote

John Cote, PE, is a Fire Protection Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, where they currently serve as a Programs Engineering Supervisor. Previously, John held the position of Senior Fire Protection Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric, focusing on regulatory compliance for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. With a background as a Supervising Engineer at JENSEN HUGHES and as the owner of Cote Fire Consulting, they specialized in fire protection program development and management. John earned both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, emphasizing Fire Protection Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, respectively. Prior to their engineering career, John worked as a welder and machine operator, gaining extensive technical experience.