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 20 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.

Coffman Engineers is seeking anEntry-Level Bridge Engineerfor employment in our Spokane office with the opportunity to support ourOlympia, Seattle, Burlington, and Portland offices. Our primary marketplace is Washington, Oregon and Idaho with other potential opportunities across the United States. The successful candidate will be independent, self-motivated, energetic team player who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm.

The successful candidate for this position will assist in managing, designing, and detailing bridge projects of a variety of size and complexity. The candidate will have the ability to network with clients of a diverse culture of private, local, state and federal agencies.

The work is predominantly office based. However, some work in the field will be required at times. Working in a variety of environments with the appropriate safety procedures and equipment may include working at heights, confined spaces, near highway vehicle traffic and ariel lift platforms.

• A BSCE degree with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering. MSCE preferred with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering.
• Preferred Engineer in Training certificate
• Internship in the structural design of bridges and/or buildings and similar structures (preferred)
• Successful completion of the following: structural/bridge engineering course work (preferred):Prestressed Design, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Structural Dynamics or Earthquake Engineering, Foundation Design, Timber Design.
• Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and any Department of Transportation (WSDOT, ITD or ODOT) bridge design, bridge standard details, bridge design manuals or construction standards and protocols (preferred)
• Experience with computer analysis software systems including AutoCAD, PGSuper, Risa 3D, MathCAD, and Bluebeam Revu (preferred)
• Experience working as part of a multi-discipline design team (preferred)
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn

Salary Range $68,000-$78,000.

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 is not the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. Our downtown Spokane office is located near the historic Davenport Hotel and the city's public transportation center, and within walking distance of Riverfront Park. Also, we currently have options for working from homeand anticipate a future workplace model that combines working in the office along with the option to work from home part-time. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients, or competing in an office-wide ping-pong competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

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Coffman At A Glance:

• 45 years in business
• 650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 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
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

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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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