Civil Engineer (1-3 Years)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. Coffman Engineers scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 24 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 a highly skilled, self-motivated Civil Engineer with one (1) to three (3) years of experience to join our team in applying engineering skills to challenging projects for our Bay Area office. In this role, you will be a key contributor, collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team on site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management systems, and utility infrastructure. We are looking for people who work effectively with all personality types, are interested in developing close relationships with our great clients, and who desires to grow professionally and stay involved in the activities and exciting trends in the industry. The position will involve a mix of technical design and consulting. We work in tight-knit teams that support each other and are managed with a healthy work-life balance that is focused on development and caring for the whole person.
What You’ll Do:
Contribute to civil design from permitting through project completion for diverse market sectors.
Prepare civil engineering plans including site plans, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility plans, ADA accessibility, and other associated improvements using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Research jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine design requirements.
Collaborate with structural, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical teams on complex projects.
- Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited university (Required).
- Licensing: Civil Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) required.
- Experience: 1-3 years in site development and civil design.
- Software: Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
- Approximate Base Salary:$75k-95k based on experience.
- Straight Pay for Overtime: Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
- Bonuses: Annual discretionary performance bonuses.
- Retirement: 401k with up to 5% matching.
- Flexibility: Hybrid work schedule and flexible PTO.
- Commuter Friendly: 3 blocks from BART; bike storage and central location.
We are looking for people who work effectively with all personality types, are interested in developing close relationships with our great clients, and who desires to grow professionally and stay involved in the activities and exciting trends in the industry. The position will involve a mix of technical design and consulting. We work in tight-knit teams that support each other and are managed with a healthy work-life balance that is focused on development and caring for the whole person.
The position is hybrid where the staff are in-person three days a week (minimum) and have the option to work remotely two days a week. The optional remote workdays of the week are currently Monday and Friday. These guidelines are reassessed periodically.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law
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 offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.
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Coffman at a Glance:
- 47 years in business
- 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 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
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