Coffman Engineers Careers, Benefits, Review

Doing what we love and loving what we do since 1979.

At Coffman Engineers, we believe that to do work that matters, it matters where you work. Our culture, unique business model, and diverse team of professionals sets us apart. Creative and high-performing, we enjoy working together to positively impact the community around us. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the support and benefits of working for a larger firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities including healthy breakfasts, spirit week, annual summer picnics, wellness activities, and social events. But the best part of working at Coffman is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, work alongside other intelligent motivated people, and have some fun while you impact the built environment around you!

For over 43 years, Coffman has provided multidiscipline engineering services as a prime or sub-consultant on projects large and small across a broad scope of markets. Our diverse portfolio keeps things interesting from day to day and includes commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, educational, and alternative energy. 

Our focus has always been on our clients' success and we do this by offering diverse services from 20 offices across the U.S. This has made us a leader in the building industry and strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Multidiscipline Engineering: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Process Piping, Corrosion Control, Alternative Energy, Sustainable Design, Instrumentation & Controls, Project Management, Commissioning, and Land Survey services.

Quality of life is part of the package deal.

When you work at Coffman Engineers, you work for a company that genuinely cares about you. We take pride in helping employees grow personally and professionally. From day one, your comprehensive benefits package will include many of these perks and more.

BENEFITS PROGRAM

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance plans, health savings account, flexible spending plan
• Competitive compensation (wages and incentive bonus program)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Transportation subsidy
• Employee-Assistance Program
• Substantial employee development and training opportunities for all employees
• Company-sponsored wellness program

ADDITIONAL FOCUS AREAS

• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date technology
• Corporate and employee involvement in charitable activities
• Sustainable practices

FUN AT WORK 

• Fun events (picnics, happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, social events)
• Company-provided food and beverages

A culture as unique as you are.

"Our longevity is very significant and due to our exceptional culture." - Dave Coffman, Founder

Coffman Engineers' culture is one that reflects the values we hold that are rooted in our 40-year history. We are a company of unique individuals committed to fairness, honesty, and respect for all. Our culture allows us to be an employer of choice, encouraging the health and development of our staff on multiple levels.

Our Values

• Invested: We are deeply committed to delivering highly valued service. Our service is measured by our client's success.
• Integrity: We act fairly, ethically, and openly in all we do.
• Innovative: We apply our energy, skills, and ingenuity to deliver the right solution.

Our Culture

• Respect: We value those we work with and their contributions.
• Balance: We value hard work that is balanced by fun.
• Collaborative: We seek out alternative perspectives and put our shared interests ahead of any individual.
• Diversity: We embrace and seek to increase the diversity of our Company.
• Entrepreneurial: We share personal ownership and responsibility for our Company. This drives us to innovate and take risks. 

Positively supporting our local communities is at the heart of who we are.

The American Red Cross Association

Coffman Engineers raised donations in support of the thousands of Louisianans that were affected by the record rainfall and flooding. Employees donated $6,220 and the company matched the amount bringing the total to $12,440. The donation was made to the Washington Greater Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the whole company.

 

 

Growing eWeek on the Island of Guam

Coffman Engineers reached out to local public/private high schools and middle schools, helping provide over 70 classroom presentations, speaking to over 3,800 students during Engineers Week.

 

 

SAME Bridge Building Competition

Coffman Engineers helped organize the 5th Annual H. Dean Gilham Bridge Design Competition at the Society of American Military Engineering event. This bridge building competition encourages high students to be creative and pursue their interest in engineering.

 

 

Kids at Heart

Coffman Engineers attended the Kids at Heart Luncheon that benefits the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.

 

 

American Cancer Society Walk

Team Coffman had an amazing time walking for a great cause and raised $725. It was an early morning 3-mile walk, but the route along the water at Ke’ehi Lagoon Beach Park was well worth the early start! Over 4,000 walkers attended the event to help raise over $185,000 for the American Cancer Society and to bring more awareness about the risks of breast cancer.

 

 

Canstruction

The Coffman team built an award-winning structure for the 11th Annual Canstruction event. This year’s sculpture of Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka was awarded Most Cans, People’s Choice and Honorable Mention! Coffman donated 1,015 pounds of food through the structure and helped the event in total raise 22,725 pounds for the Hawaii Foodbank!

 

 

BOMA

Coffman Engineers’ Los Angeles office donated toys, food, and clothing to the Annual BOMA/GLA Toy Drive. Year after year, this drive has supported a number of deserving charities and those less fortunate.

 

 

Alaska Mountain Rescue Group

Coffman Engineers sponsored the Twin Peaks Race put on as a fundraiser by the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group (AMRG). The AMRG is a nonprofit volunteer search and rescue organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, dedicated to providing search and rescue services in Alaska

 

 

 

Lasting. Success measured in decades, not years.

Our diversity in markets, services, and locations is our strength and clients benefit from the insights gleaned from our broad experience. See more projects at www.coffman.com/work/.

Atlanta Braves SunTrust Park and Battery Development

Atlanta, Georgia

Coffman provided fire protection and life safety consulting for the mixed-use development surrounding the Atlanta Braves stadium. The development included four multi-family residential blocks, retail, office, parking, hotel, and entertainment buildings.

 

 

Kewalo Basin Harbor Improvements

Honolulu, Hawaii

Coffman was the designer of record for a renovation and improvements to the existing Kewalo boat harbor. Coffman provided civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering for the new piers, fuel tanks, power, and security features.

 

 

Oil & Gas Engineering

Coffman provides insightful advice, design, and custom solutions. Our team of professionals offer complete life cycle services for upstream, midstream, and downstream projects. We work some of the largest national producers to small locally owned companies to explore ways to reduce costs, improve safety, maximize operations, and find comprehensive solutions across the energy chain.

 

 

Nordstrom Stores

Various Locations

Coffman is the structural/seismic engineering consultant to the Nordstrom brand for over 30 years. We have provided services for more than 100 new retail stores and evaluated existing stores for compliance with current codes since 1979.

 

 

Harborview Hospital

Seattle, Washington

Coffman has provided various services and support for the Harborview Hospital including a sustainable design of the mechanical systems to reduce operating costs. We continue to provide services using the progressive design-build delivery method.

 

 

Host Hotels and Resorts

Various Locations

Coffman supports Host Hotels and Resorts on retrofit design, due diligence surveys, and fire alarm system upgrades and assessments for locations across the US.