Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, recreation, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, and energy, including alternative energy and sustainability projects. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 20 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

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Portland office.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer with between three to five years of experience to assist in the design of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures for our Portland office. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multi-discipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field
  • Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• 3-5 years of experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures
• Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, ETABS, etc.)
• Design experience with various materials – steel and concrete; masonry, wood and light gauge (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with the International Building Code (IBC) and US design standards
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience and ability to maintain working relationships with clients
• Experience as a project manager (preferred)
• Experience working as part of a multi-discipline team (preferred)

Expected annual salary of $75,000 - $85,000.

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 isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible work schedules and PTO program, in a fun office environment. Compensation includes competitive salaries and eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses. 

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http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance:

• 45 years in business 
• 650 employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70 employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023