Civil Engineer (3-6 Years)
Coffman Engineers, Inc. · San Francisco Bay Area
📍 Oakland, CA, usvia smartrecruitersPosted 2026-03-19
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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. The Bay Area office of Coffman Engineers was established in 2014 after Coffman had been providing engineering services in this area for many years. Since then, we have grown organically to include four different engineering disciplines working in many different market sectors. We've built the culture of the company in a distinct way.
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.
Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated Civil Engineer with three (3) to six (6) years of experience providing comprehensive civil engineering services, from initial feasibility through design, permitting and construction support for our Bay Area 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.
We are looking for people who work effectively with all personality types, is interested in developing close relationships with our great clients, and who desires to grow professionally and stay involved in the activities and exciting trends in the industry. The position will involve a mix of technical design and consulting, construction support, and new project scoping and proposal writing. We work in tight-knit teams that support each other and are managed with a healthy work-life balance that is focused on development and caring for the whole person.
The position is hybrid where the staff are in-person three days a week (minimum) and have the option to work remotely two days a week. The optional remote workdays of the week are currently Monday and Friday. These guidelines are reassessed periodically.
Compensation and Benefits
Approximate Base Salary – $83k-105k based on experience
Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Civil Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.), required
Registration as a Civil Professional Engineer (P.E.), preferred
3 to 6 years of experience in civil design, permitting and construction assistance in a variety of market sectors related to site development
Experience in civil design, land development, grading, drainage, site utilities, storm water compliance, ADA accessibility, and other associated improvements
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience in a multi-discipline setting preferred
The ability to work on multiple tasks
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player with the ability to think critically and solve problems
The motivation to learn the latest technologies and practices to enhance your professional career
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Why You Want To Work Here
You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.
Our Bay Area office is conveniently located near Lake Merritt in Oakland in a 9-story office building. Our office space is 3 blocks from a BART station, and close to a wide variety of restaurants and breweries, the lake itself, and all that downtown Oakland has to offer. Also located nearby are San Francisco, ocean beaches, and redwood groves. We welcome the dedicated and the driven to join us.
The office you will be joining may provide flexibility to work from home some of the time. The specifics of your work from home options will be worked out with your manager following your hire.
Coffman offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities. But the best part of working here is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, work alongside other intelligent motivated people, and have some good hearty fun while you impact the built environment around you!
Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:
http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm
Coffman at a Glance:
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
70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
#34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
#29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
#161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023
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