Structural Discipline Engineer (10+ years)

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

Our mission is simple: To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Structural Discipline 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 Discipline Engineer (minimum of 10 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.

We’re looking for a technically strong engineer with excellent communication skills to lead structural design for commercial building projects. In this role, you will manage projects from early design through construction, develop and review analysis models and design documents, and coordinate closely with architects, owners, and contractors. You will also provide clear, timely construction administration support, mentor junior staff, and help strengthen client relationships through reliable execution and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer analysis software systems.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with the architect, owner, and contractor to provide a well-coordinated and high-quality set of structural drawings
• 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.
• Design experience with various materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and light gauge steel and their associated design standards.
• Perform and oversee structural analysis, design, and detailing on a variety of commercial building projects including complex gravity and lateral systems and the ability to interpret ambiguous code provisions and justify design decisions.
• Manage scope, schedule and profitability of projects and maintain a working relationship with clients.
• Conduct marketing/business development activities including proposal writing and contact negotiations.
• Ability to provide and implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control plans and provide review of construction documents.
• Understanding the realities of construction and ability to propose practical, buildable solutions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• B.S. degree in Civil or Structural engineering required.
• Master’s degree in structural engineering preferred.
• Registration as a P.E. required.
• 10+ years of experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred. Candidates not licensed as an SE will be expected to pursue and pass the SE exam within an agreed timeframe.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Expected Base Salary: $125,000 to 140,000 depending on education, experience, and licensure.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate or the option to save as comp time.
• 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. The position is not remote. No paid interview travel offered.

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 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.

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

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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 Place 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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