Senior Structural Engineer (10-15 years)

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with ten to fifteen years of experience for our DC Metro office. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm. The successful individual will work closely with our business development team and other discipline leaders in developing technical proposals and will take a proactive role in marketing/business development. This role provides the opportunity to help build and mentor a dedicated team of engineering professionals within a collaborative multi‑discipline office. The candidate will be working directly with clients providing consulting services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the design of steel, concrete, and masonry commercial/institutional, federal and industrial buildings, both in new and existing construction, utility infrastructure, roadways, erosion control measures and coordinating multifaceted projects. We are seeking innovative, results-oriented individuals who value high standards of performance and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform the following functions:
  • Structural analysis, design, and detailing on a variety of commercial & industrial projects
  • Design of steel, concrete, and masonry commercial/institutional, federal and industrial buildings, both in new and existing construction.
  • Design experience with light gauge steel and timber is a plus
  • Strong ability to interpret technical drawings
  • Lead design team efforts
  • Manage project team for budget and schedule control
  • Develop fee and qualification-based proposals
• Collaborate with the architect, owner, and contractor to provide a well‑coordinated and high-quality set of structural drawings.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint software preferred. Must understand database concepts. Working knowledge of marketing databases and proposal resources files.
• Conduct marketing/business development activities.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Ability to travel.
• Work closely with other Coffman offices, such as Raleigh, Atlanta structural groups to complete projects and tasks.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• B.S. degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE).
• 10 to 15 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with computer software programs and analysis systems (such as RISA, AutoCAD, Revit, RamSS, Etabs, Enercalc, etc.).
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and time management skills.
• Project Management experience and/or certifications.
• Desire to lead inter‑disciplinary projects and project teams.
• Local AHJ experience and relationships is a plus.
• Active local industry involvement is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary - $100,000–$150,000.
• Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• 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).
• 401(k) with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.