Civil Engineer (3-6 Years

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant 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. The Bay Area office of Coffman Engineers was established in 2014 after Coffman had been providing engineering services in this area for many years.

Since then, we have grown organically to include four different engineering disciplines working in many different market sectors. We’ve built the culture of the company in a distinct way.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprising 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.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self‑motivated Civil Engineer with three (3) to six (6) years of experience providing comprehensive civil engineering services, from initial feasibility through design, permitting and construction support for our Bay Area office. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

We are looking for people who work effectively with all personality types, are interested in developing close relationships with our great clients, and who desire to grow professionally and stay involved in the activities and exciting trends in the industry. The position will involve a mix of technical design and consulting, construction support, and new project scoping and proposal writing. We work in tight‑knit teams that support each other and are managed with a healthy work‑life balance that is focused on development and caring for the whole person.

The position is hybrid where the staff are in‑person three days a week (minimum) and have the option to work remotely two days a week. The optional remote workdays of the week are currently Monday and Friday. These guidelines are reassessed periodically.

• Approximate Base Salary – $83k‑105k based on experience
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401(k) with maximum of 5% contribution matching for 9% employee contribution

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Civil Engineer‑In‑Training (E.I.T.), required
• Registration as a Civil Professional Engineer (P.E.), preferred
• 3 to 6 years of experience in civil design, permitting and construction assistance in a variety of market sectors related to site development
• Experience in civil design, land development, grading, drainage, site utilities, storm water compliance, ADA accessibility, and other associated improvements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience in a multi‑discipline setting preferred
• The ability to work on multiple tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with the ability to think critically and solve problems
• The motivation to learn the latest technologies and practices to enhance your professional career

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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.

Our Bay Area office is conveniently located near…