Senior Electrical Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers • Meridian, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to help establish the company’s long-term presence in Idaho through its new Boise office. The position offers the opportunity to shape client relationships, mentor future hires, influence office culture, contribute to staffing decisions, and support regional growth. The successful candidate will serve as a technical and business leader, working with the electrical department, other engineering disciplines, and company leadership to guide the office’s strategic direction and deliver projects. The role includes client interaction, project leadership, business development, and work across a diverse portfolio that may include advanced manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, higher education, commercial, industrial, federal and Department of Defense projects, and critical power systems. This position is not remote and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Coffman Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction-services firm incorporated in 1979, with more than 900 employees at over 25 locations serving clients in the United States and overseas. Its services include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, corrosion control, commissioning, and project/construction management. The company describes its culture as collaborative and creative, and offers comprehensive benefits, flexible PTO, a fun office environment, and support for professional, technical, and personal growth.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing teams and leading projects.
• History of direct client interaction and client support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Knowledge and experience with the International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code, and U.S. design standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
• Self-starter who can align individual contributions with company goals and follow through on commitments.
• Client-service orientation, ownership, and accountability.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills, or ability to develop them quickly.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in team leadership roles.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to contribute positively to office and department goals, culture, collaboration, and morale.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical studies; familiarity with SKM, E-Tap, or Easy Power is preferred.
• Experience designing electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, federal/Department of Defense, science and technology, and/or data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver electrical engineering projects.
• Conduct site visits to gather and verify information about existing electrical systems.
• Collaborate with owners, clients, and design partners to develop coordinated design solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for electrical engineering designs.
• Guide teams through complex design decisions and technical challenges.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers.
• Prepare fee-based and qualifications-based proposals.
• Establish and strengthen client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Identify project opportunities and contribute to marketing efforts and expansion of the client base.
• Collaborate with leadership on the office’s strategic direction and help foster a strong office culture.
• Work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Flexible PTO program
• Fun office environment
• Support for individually tailored professional and technical advancement and personal growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior