Structural Engineer (5-10+ years)

Coffman Engineers Inc.; Town and Country (WA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k with match

Job summary

Join Coffman Engineers as a Structural Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in Spokane. You will lead structural design and analysis, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and help manage budgets and schedules for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho projects.

The role emphasizes mentoring younger staff, pursuing client relationships, and expanding project management exposure within a dynamic, progressive firm. Hybrid work is available, with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional structural design experience with buildings or similar structures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and writing skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of IBC and US design standards, and the ability to consult with architectural and industrial practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee structural analysis and design for projects.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and manage schedules and budgets.
• Oversee drawing production in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Implement new tools and methods to improve workflows.
• Support construction coordination and contribute to proposals and business development.

Skills

Experience with analysis software

Leadership & communication

Consulting to architectural/industrial

Team building

Critical thinking

Time management

Steel & concrete design

Lateral & gravity design

Load paths understanding

IBC compliance

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural

M.S. in Structural Engineering

5+ years structural design experience

PE license

SE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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

Our mission is simple: To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients' success. As a Structural Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you'll be part of a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You'll experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer (five to ten years of experience)for employment in our Spokane office. Our primary marketplaces are Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with other potential opportunities across the United States. The successful candidate will be an independent, self-motivated, and energetic team player who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm.

In this role, you'll perform and oversee structural analysis and design, coordinate with project stakeholders, manage schedules and budgets, oversee project drawing production in AutoCAD and Revit, implement new tools and methods, support construction coordination, and assist with proposals and business development. An ideal candidate would be looking to grow technically while working on complex projects with the support of our larger team, has interest in mentoring younger staff, wants to pursue new client relationships and gain exposure to project management.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience with computer analysis software systems.


• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills.


• Comfortable consulting to architectural and industrial practices.


• 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.


• Design experience with various materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and light gauge steel and their associated design standards. Design experience with mass timber is preferred.


• Ability to design lateral and gravity systems of low-rise buildings and buildings with complex geometries.


• Strong understanding of load paths and constructability.


• Knowledge and experience with the International Building Code (IBC) and US design standards

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• B.S. degree in Civil or Structural engineering required.


• Master's degree in structural engineering preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with the structural design of buildings or similar structures.


• Registration as a P.E. required.


• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Expected Base Salary: $92,000 to 102,000 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is not remote. No paid interview travel offered.

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 is not the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. Our downtown Spokane office is located near RiverPark Square and close to a variety of shops and restaurants. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients or competing in an office-wide ping-pong competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Additional Information

Coffman at a Glance

• 47years in business


• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations


• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning, and project/construction management


• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022


• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021


• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024


• Voted #2 Best Place to Work!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thisposition 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.

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