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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Coffman Engineers
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Company Description

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 23 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 Mechanical 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.

Our growing Portland office is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with approximately fifteen years of experience in the consulting engineering field, who is passionate about their craft and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The desired individual should be comfortable consulting to architects, owners, and general contractors, and have a desire to work as part of a multidiscipline engineering team. We value self-motivated individuals with an enthusiastic mindset, an interest in working on diverse projects, and attention to detail to deliver quality engineering services.

Qualifications

  • BS degree in a related engineering field required.
  • PE registration required.
  • Minimum of 15 years of professional experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and depth of competence, serving as a trusted technical resource within the local office and across the firm.
  • Exceptional expertise in a primary engineering discipline.
  • Broad working knowledge across multiple areas of engineering practice.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a cooperative, multidisciplinary office environment.
  • Capable of managing a significant volume of technically complex work while coordinating effectively with project teams.
  • Demonstrates strong professional judgment, initiative, and influence through technical expertise.


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. Coffman’s Portland office is located in the heart of downtown at Sixth & Main with bike parking, workout facilities, locker rooms with private showers, a tenant lounge and outdoor patio, and beautiful views of downtown from the 16th floor of our modern office space that has a kitchen, conference room and wellness room. Enjoy the vibrant food scene, coffee roasters, and breweries with easy access to public transportation and the waterfront. Join us!

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

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

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
  • #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. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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