Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

Coffman Engineers • San Diego, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer for its San Diego office. The role focuses on designing commercial, institutional, and industrial structures as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in growing with the team, and contribute positively to the office and department.

The position involves structural analysis and design of building members and connections, developing structural models, applying approved codes and standards to assess wind and seismic loads, and evaluating seismic risk in existing buildings. The engineer will also assist with BIM and production efforts and perform other duties as assigned.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, which is subject to change, and paid overtime at 1.0 times the hourly rate. The expected base salary is $80,000 to $88,000, depending on education, experience, and licensure. A discretionary end-of-year bonus is based on company, team, and personal performance. Benefits include a 401(k) with up to 5% company contribution matching when the employee contributes 9%. Coffman also describes a flexible schedule, professional advancement and personal growth support, a collaborative professional office environment, and a fully stocked kitchen. Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript in PDF format. The cover letter should explain their motivation to become a structural engineer and share a personal passion outside engineering.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, or demonstrate the ability to develop these abilities.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities, or demonstrate the ability to develop them.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent leadership, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive contribution to office and department goals, culture, and morale.

Nice To Haves

• Internship in the structural design of buildings or similar structures.
• Experience with computer analysis software systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of members such as beams, columns, walls, joists, and foundations.
• Develop structural models that mathematically define and idealize the structure being designed.
• Use approved codes and standards to determine building demands due to wind and seismic loadings.
• Analyze and design connections between structural elements in building structures.
• Perform analysis to evaluate seismic risk in existing buildings using approved structural codes and standards.
• Assist in managing BIM and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid overtime at 1.0 times the hourly rate.
• Competitive discretionary end-of-year bonus based on company, team, and personal performance.
• Hybrid work schedule, subject to change.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company contribution matching with a 9% employee contribution.
• Flexible schedule.
• Support for professional and technical advancement and personal growth.
• Professional office environment and collaborative team.
• Fully stocked kitchen.

What This Job Offers

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