Structural Engineer (5+ years)

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 24 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.

We are seeking a mid-level to senior-level candidate in Structural Engineering with a minimum of five plus years of experience in the design of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures with both new and existing construction for our San Diego office. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Expected Base Salary: $95,000.00 to $140,000.00, depending on education, experience, and licensure.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Perform project management duties and oversee structural analysis, design, and detailing on a variety of projects.; Collaborate with the architect, owner, and contractor to provide a well-coordinated and high-quality set of structural drawings.; Lead a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to execute structural designs.; Meet with the project team to ensure effective communication flow during design.

Requirements

Experience with structural computer analysis software systems.; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.; Experience with the latest release of Autodesk Revit design tools.; Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills.; Ability to build and maintain a strong team of professionals and support staff within a cooperative multidiscipline office performing at a high level of satisfaction to clients.; Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.; Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and time management skills.; Master’s degree in structural engineering preferred.; Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with the structural design of buildings or similar structures.; Licensed California Civil (PE) required.; Licensed California Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.

Benefits

Expected Base Salary: $95,000.00 to $140,000.00, depending on education, experience, and licensure.; 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 with 9% Employee Contribution.; 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; Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025; Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025; “The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025