Structural Engineer (5-10+ years)

Coffman Engineers Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k with company match

Job summary

Coffman Engineers Inc. is seeking a mid-level to senior Structural Engineer in our San Diego office. The role requires 5–10 years of design experience on commercial, institutional, and industrial structures, with background in new and existing construction.

The candidate should be enthusiastic, collaborative, and able to lead a multidisciplinary team while delivering high-quality structural drawings and coordination with architects, owners, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in structural engineering is preferred.
• Licensed California Civil (PE) is required.
• Licensed California Structural Engineer (SE) is preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in structural design of buildings or similar structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties and oversee structural analysis, design, and detailing on a variety of projects.
• Collaborate with architect, owner, and contractor to provide coordinated structural drawings.
• Lead a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to execute structural designs.
• Meet with project team to ensure effective design communication.

Skills

Structural analysis

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Master's degree in structural engineering

Licensed California Civil (PE)

Licensed California Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level to senior-level candidate in Structural Engineering with a minimum of five to ten 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.

Compensation and 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.