Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with ten to fifteen years of experience for our Orlando, Florida office. This role is challenging and rewarding within a dynamic and progressive firm. The successful individual will work closely with our business development team and other discipline leaders in developing technical proposals and will take a proactive role in marketing and business development.

This role provides the opportunity to help build and mentor a dedicated team of engineering professionals within a collaborative multidisciplinary office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the design of steel, concrete, and masonry commercial and institutional, federal and industrial buildings, both new and existing construction, utility infrastructure, roadways, erosion control measures, and coordinating multifaceted projects. We are seeking innovative, results‑oriented individuals who value high standards of performance and collaborative teamwork.

• Perform the following functions:
  • Structural analysis, design, and detailing on a variety of commercial and industrial projects.
  • Design of steel, concrete, and masonry commercial and institutional, federal and industrial buildings, both in new and existing construction.
  • Design experience with light‑gauge steel and timber is a plus.
  • Strong ability to interpret technical drawings.
  • Lead design team efforts.
  • Manage project team for budget and schedule control.
  • Develop fee and qualification‑based proposals.
• Collaborate with the architect, owner, and contractor to provide a well‑coordinated and high‑quality set of structural drawings.
• Able to multi‑task and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software preferred. Must understand database concepts and have working knowledge of marketing databases and proposal resource files.
• Conduct marketing and business development activities.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Ability to travel.
• Work closely with other Coffman offices, such as Raleigh and Atlanta structural groups, to complete projects and tasks.

• B.S. degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited program required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE).
• 10 to 15 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems such as RISA, AutoCAD, Revit, RamSS, Etabs, Enercalc, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Project Management experience and/or certifications.
• Desire to lead inter‑disciplinary projects and project teams.
• Local AHJ experience and relationships is a plus.
• Active local industry involvement is a plus.

• Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end‑of‑year discretionary bonus based on company, team, and personal performance.
• Hybrid work schedule (subject to change).
• 401(k) with maximum of 5% contribution matching for 9% employee contribution.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.