Structural Engineer (5+ years)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Discretionary bonus

401k with matching

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a mid-level to senior-level Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the design of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to grow with a multidiscipline team, and enjoy a collaborative work environment. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, base salary range of $95,000 to $140,000, overtime, and a discretionary year-end bonus based on company and personal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in structural design of buildings.
• Licensed California Civil Engineer (PE) required.
• Licensed California Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, and industrial structures.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Microsoft Office / Bluebeam

Autodesk Revit

Leadership & team management

Communication skills

Education

Licensed California Civil Engineer (PE)

Licensed California Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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 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.

Job Description

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.

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 discretionarybonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid work schedule (subject to change).
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching with 9% Employee Contribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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/EXPERIENCE

• 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.

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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that 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/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. Our offices provide several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen! Our Phoenix office is located in Scottsdale, walking distance from restaurants and shops, and only an 8-minute drive from Old Town Scottsdale We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join our growing team.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 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

Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.