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 20 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.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer with at least five years of experience who is passionate about the structural engineering profession and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth.

The successful individual will have professional experience in providing consulting to clients in various aspects of structural engineering. Technical skills may include but are not limited to: structural design of gravity and lateral systems of wood, steel, masonry, and concrete; seismic design and analysis; healthcare design (HCAI); education design (DSA and Higher Education); retrofit design; foundation design; 3D modeling; project management; as well as construction administration.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited college or university in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum five years of experience in the structural engineering/consulting profession.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with steel, concrete, wood, and masonry design and related California Building Code provisions.
• Experience delivering a construction package through all phases of design from schematic design through construction.
• Experience preparing structural drawings and structural calculation packages for submittal to an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in accordance with applicable design codes and standards.
• Experience responding to plan check comments and communicating with plan checkers.
• Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs
• Experience on jobsites performing structural observations and condition assessments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate may contribute to the success of the structural department in a variety of ways. A successful candidate need not possess all the experience and abilities listed below.

• Master’s degree (M.S.) from accredited college or university in Civil or Structural Engineering
• California PE License
• California SE License
• Experience with new building design, including vertical, lateral and foundation systems
• Experience with seismic systems on CA projects
• DSA and/or HCAi experience
• Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, and AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with 3D modeling software (ETABS, RISA, SAFE, SAP2000)
• Experience with managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Experience attending and participating in local professional organizations
• Experience developing engineering judgements for code alternatives
• Have or be developing an “area of expertise” within structural engineering

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must be a self-starter, persistent, and follow through in a consistent manner
• Passionate about the client or pursuit and takes ownership of his/her work
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities)
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Basic understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures and basic marketing principles
• Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Ability to work with counterparts in other offices to share workload when required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Approximate Base Salary – $85,000 - $100,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

At this time, Coffman Engineers is subject to various state and client COVID-19 vaccination mandates in order to work on certain projects. In addition, there are two federal mandates pending which are under review by the United States legal system. If either mandate is implemented, it would impact Coffman employees.

Therefore, we will ask you about your COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. If you choose not to be vaccinated for COVID-19, or request and are denied a medical or religious exemption, or we are unable to accommodate you even with an approved exemption, or you do not wish to inform us of your COVID-19 vaccination status, our ability to continue your employment may be impacted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of transition in our country. If you have any questions about these mandates or any other questions generated by this message, please contact the HR Representative with whom you have been working.

Why You Want To Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman 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 and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Our Orange County office is located in Newport Beach and with our warm climate there are numerous things to do; we are located near many art galleries, museums, gardens, beaches and amusement parks. We welcome the dedicated and the driven to 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:

• 44 years in business
• 650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 locations
• 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

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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