Structural Engineer (6+ years)

Coffman Engineers; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Overtime pay

Year-end discretionary bonus

401k matching

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a mid-level to senior Structural Engineer with 8–10 years of experience to design and analyze commercial, institutional, and industrial structures. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, lead projects when needed, and grow toward a senior engineer or project manager role within the Orange County office.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive compensation package including overtime pay and an annual

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• MS in structural engineering preferred.
• 6+ years of professional experience in structural design.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• May lead a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to execute structural designs.
• Meet with the project team to ensure effective communication flow during design.
• Interest and ability to advance to a senior engineer or project manager position.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Architectural coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in structural engineering preferred

Minimum 6 years of professional experience

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level to senior-level candidate in Structural Engineering with a of minimum eight to ten years of experience in the design of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures with both new and existing construction for our Orange County 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform and may 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.
• May lead a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to execute structural designs.
• Meet with the project team to ensure effective communication flow during design.
• Interest and ability to advance to a senior engineer or project manager position.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience with computer analysis software systems.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable consulting architectural 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.

Education/Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil or Structural engineering required.
• Master’s degree in structural engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures. Experience in DSA and/or HCAI projects preferred.

Compensation And Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $95,000 - $140,000.00 based on experience
• 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.

Coffman at a Glance

• 47 years 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
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

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.

The office you will be joining may provide flexibility to work from home some of the time. The specifics of your work from home options will be worked out with your manager following your hire.

Coffman offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities. But the best part of working here is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, work alongside other intelligent motivated people, and have some good hearty fun while you impact the built environment around you!

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.