Senior Civil Engineer (10+ years) -Water/Wastewater

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and subconsultant 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 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Our broad range of markets, clients, and services, coupled with industry-leading talent, provides unique and exciting opportunities to grow as professionals, serve clients, and make a difference in our communities. To meet client objectives, we work in teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and a variety of other specialty services. Our collaborative approach fosters innovation, technical excellence, and value-based solutions for our clients. It also makes Coffman 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 Senior Civil Engineer at Coffman Engineers, you will be part of a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You will experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with broad expertise in water resources and wastewater or process engineering. Key skills include project and client management, multidisciplinary coordination, and teamwork. Experience with municipal, public utility, or industrial projects is highly valued. Experience navigating local, state, and/or federal environmental compliance landscapes is also highly valued. This person will have a strong technical background with the ability to grow a team of water and wastewater engineers.

In this role, you will support junior engineers focusing on water/wastewater engineering and a larger team of site design civil engineers and surveyors. This position includes business development in preparing proposals and actively cross-selling our multidiscipline services to a diverse client base. You will help grow and mentor a collaborative team, market our capabilities, and deliver high-quality engineering and consulting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program
• Master’s degree in related field
• American Academy of Environmental Engineers Diplomate desirable as alternative to master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required with ability to be licensed in Washington State
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience collaborating with local and State agency/engineering community is a plus.
• Experience designing public water and wastewater treatment facilities is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.
• Strong project management, mentoring, and business development skills.
• Client management skills experience.
• Salary range: $115,000-$170,000

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

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 River Park 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.

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Coffman at a Glance

• 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
• #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 Places to Work!

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Equal Opportunity Statement

This position 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.

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