Civil Engineer

Company Overview

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.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self‑motivated, technically minded Civil Engineer with three to six years of experience to join our team in applying engineering skills to challenging projects. The successful candidate will be an outgoing, enthusiastic self‑starter, with a desire to work and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team and be willing to have fun!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Apply civil engineering skills to site development and municipal/transportation projects, including design, permitting, and construction assistance. Work with a multidisciplinary team of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and other specialty services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar ABET‑accredited program
• Civil Engineer‑in‑Training (E.I.T.) required.
• Working towards registration as a Civil Professional Engineer (PE) or already licensed.
• Three to six years of professional engineering experience with design, permitting, and construction related assistance in a variety of market sectors associated with site development or municipal/transportation projects.
• Interest in general site engineering including creating conceptual plans, preparing construction plans, working with junior and senior civil engineers, collaborating with other engineering disciplines and architects, visiting construction sites, and providing technical assistance during design and construction.
• Experience with researching jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine design requirements.
• Experience with the permitting process and collaborating with regulatory agencies.
• Design skills for preparing site plans, grading and drainage plans, storm water management design, water and sanitary sewer utility plans, ADA accessibility, and other associated improvements.
• Experience with stormwater modeling software.
• Experience coordinating with a multi‑discipline design team preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Effective technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A positive, can‑do attitude.

Expected annual salary of $86,000 - $105,000.

Coffman Engineers offers an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. We also provide a flexible PTO program and supportive office environment. Employee activities include breakfast, wellness activities, BBQs, and various social and community activities.

• 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

Coffman’s Seattle office is located in a newly renovated office space close to convenient transportation options, the historic Pike Place Market, and all that downtown and the waterfront has to offer.

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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