Structural Discipline Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers • Spokane, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Structural Discipline Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience for employment in their Spokane office. The role involves leading structural design for commercial building projects, managing projects from early design through construction, developing and reviewing analysis models and design documents, and coordinating with architects, owners, and contractors. The position also includes providing construction administration support, mentoring junior staff, and strengthening client relationships. The company emphasizes a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team culture focused on client success and community impact.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil or Structural engineering required.
• Registration as a P.E. required.
• 10+ years of experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures.
• Experience with computer analysis software systems.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with the architect, owner, and contractor to provide a well-coordinated and high-quality set of structural drawings.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong team of professionals and support staff within a cooperative multidiscipline office performing at a high level of satisfaction to clients.
• Design experience with various materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and light gauge steel and their associated design standards.
• Understanding the realities of construction.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in structural engineering preferred.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.
• Candidates not licensed as an SE will be expected to pursue and pass the SE exam within an agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from early design through construction.
• Develop and review analysis models and design documents.
• Coordinate closely with architects, owners, and contractors.
• Provide clear, timely construction administration support.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Strengthen client relationships through reliable execution and collaborative teamwork.
• Perform and oversee structural analysis, design, and detailing on a variety of commercial building projects including complex gravity and lateral systems.
• Interpret ambiguous code provisions and justify design decisions.
• Manage scope, schedule, and profitability of projects.
• Maintain a working relationship with clients.
• Conduct marketing/business development activities including proposal writing and contract negotiations.
• Provide and implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control plans.
• Review construction documents.
• Propose practical, buildable solutions.

Benefits

• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate or the option to save as comp time.
• Competitive end-of-year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching with 9% Employee Contribution.
• Flexible PTO program.

What This Job Offers

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