Civil Engineer (Entry Level)

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.

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 an Entry Level Civil Engineer to join our Downtown Los Angeles office. You would support our civil engineering team with site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and site utility design. The successful candidate will have a desire to work and grow with a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• 0-1 years of professional civil engineering experience
• Multiple years of undergraduate internship experience in civil engineering
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Self-starter, persistent, and able to follow through in a consistent manner
• Passionate about the client or pursuit and takes ownership of his/her work
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Approximate Base Salary: $74,000 - $80,000 annually
• 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
• This position is not available for sponsorship. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical experience with hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, technical studies, earthwork calculations, preparation and processing of public improvement and grading plans
• Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

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