Structural Designer (1-5 years)

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

Designing a better world is more than a career, it's a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers' San Diego office.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Designer/Drafter with 1 to 5 years plus of experience to support the structural engineering department in our San Diego office. The successful candidate will assist in creating drawings and project documents from information provided by engineers using various computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, etc. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow in a multidiscipline engineering office, and be willing to have fun.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Expected Hourly Rate: $30.00 to $45.00, depending on education and experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.5 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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledgeable in creating and editing structural Revit models
• Work from detailed engineering sketches to structural models, plans and details.
• Possess computer skills necessary for daily activities including email, word processing, spreadsheets and graphics.
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 5 years plus experience in drafting and design (experience in structural buildings and framing preferred).
• Technical or associate degree in computer-aided drafting & design (or similar), preferred.
• Possess CAD, layout, and BIM skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Experience with the latest release of Autodesk Revit design tools.
• Able to work with numerous project teams to help with project completion.

Expected Hourly Rate: $30.00 to $45.00, depending on education and experience.

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! We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

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

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

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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.

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