Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Bridge Engineer (three to five years) for employment in our Spokane office . 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.

This position will assist in managing, designing, and detailing bridge projects of a variety of sizes 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.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis in bridge engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited university.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with bridge design, seismic assessment, in-service inspection, bridge load ratings, repairs, and rehabilitations.
• A BSCE degree with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering. MSCE preferred with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering.
• 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, SI Software including SAP and CSI Bridge and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.
• NHI Bridge Inspection Certification preferred.
• Experience working as part of a multi-discipline design team preferred.
• Experience as a project manager preferred.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Expected Salary range: $78,000-$89,000

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

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 RiverPark Square and close to a variety of shops and restaurants. 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.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

Glassdoor Reviews: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance

• 45 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
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024
• Voted #2 Best Place to Work!

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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