At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 21 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

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

The right team is more than an advantage, it's a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers' San Diego location.

We are seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer with an interest in pursuing the design of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures for our San Diego 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work semi-independently.
• Assist in managing CAD and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Perform structural analysis and design of structural members such as beams, columns, walls, joists, and foundations.
• Develop structural models that mathematically define and idealize the actual structure being designed.
• Use approved codes and standards to define structural demands on buildings due to wind and seismic loadings.
• Analyze and design connections of the various structural elements in a building structure.
• Perform analysis needed to evaluate seismic risk in existing buildings using approved structural codes and standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Able to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.
• Able to work independently as well as on teams.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A four-year degree in Structural Engineering or a related field
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Registration as an E.I.T
• Internship in the structural design of buildings or similar structures (preferred)
• Experience with computer analysis software systems
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
• Being comfortable consulting to architectural practices
• Working as part of a multi-discipline design team

Expected Salary Range: $76,000.00 - $82,000.00.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. Our office provides several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing young team and a fully stocked kitchen! Our San Diego office is located in Mission Valley, walking distance from Fashion Valley Mall, and only a 15-minute drive from the Gaslamp Quarter and the beach! We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

Coffman at a Glance:

• 45 years in business
• 650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 21 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• #1 Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020
• #4 Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021
• #8 "The List" for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunityand Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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