Bridge Engineer; Entry-Level

• Compensation: USD 74,000 - USD 81,000 - yearly

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.

Our mission is simple:
To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Bridge 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.

This position will assist in managing, designing, and detailing bridge projects of a variety of sizes and complexities. The candidate will have the ability to network with clients of a diverse culture of private, local, state, and federal agencies.

The work is predominantly office based. However, some work in the field will be required king in a variety of environments with the appropriate safety procedures and equipment may include working at heights, confined spaces, near highway vehicle traffic and aerial lift platforms.

• A four-year degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis in bridge engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited university
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• 0-3 years of experience
• Internship in the structural design of bridges and/or buildings and similar structures preferred.
• Successful completion of the following: structural/bridge engineering course work (preferred):
  Prestressed Design, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Structural Dynamics or Earthquake Engineering, Foundation Design, Timber Design.
• Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and any Department of Transportation (WSDOT, IDT or ODOT) bridge design, bridge standard details, bridge design manuals or construction standards and protocols (preferred)
• Experience with computer analysis software systems including AutoCAD, PGSuper, Risa 3D, MathCAD, and Bluebeam Revu (preferred)
• Experience working as part of a multi-discipline design team (preferred)
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

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.