Job Description

Designing a better world is more than a career, it is a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Bay Area office.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented SENIOR ELECTRICAL DISCIPLINE MANAGER with at least 15 years of experience to start a new electrical department within our multi-disciplined engineering office. You must be able to win work and then manage the projects, using staff that you help hire as the backlog grows. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high-level ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects at one time. This could be the right opportunity for a seasoned electrical engineer who has developed a network of clients.

We are looking for a leader who works effectively with all personality types, is 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, construction support, and new project scoping and proposal writing. 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. 

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Registration as a California PE required
• Minimum 15 years of consulting Electrical Engineering experience
• Experience supervising a team of at least 4 direct reports required
• Must have experience in supervising, estimating, and negotiating contracts
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active industry involvement preferred

Additional Information

OFFICE LOGISTICS:

During the current shelter-in-place order in the Bay Area, Coffman is in compliance with the requirements of State and Local mandates. As circumstances evolve we will update our policies to reflect any changed circumstances. While the specific conditions that may prevail during the period are not fully known we anticipate one or all of the following to apply:

• Shelter-in-place order continues. Work will be coordinated with Manager and other team members via video conferencing. Delegated tasks, review of progress and exchange of documentation/deliverables to be performed remotely between team members as well as via interface with company servers.
• Shelter-in-place order relaxed with social distancing measures required at the office location. Measures will be put in place to encourage social distancing between employees and with visitors to the office. During this period, mass transit options may be more limited than normal service and will require additional time management for efficient commuting.

The ability of the applicant to comply with these methods of working are a requirement of the position. We take seriously the health and welfare of all our employees and expect mindful cooperation with current social norms, including the above work practices. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. NO PAID INTERVIEW TRAVEL OR RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION. 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 office environment. Our Bay Area office is conveniently located near Lake Merritt and 20th Street, just three blocks from BART. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients, or competing in an office-wide curling competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us. 

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:

• 42 years in business 
• 580+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from 17 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2019
• #177 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2019

APPLYING

You must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know so we can provide a reasonable accommodation.  IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS APPLYING THROUGH OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE TRY AGAIN USING A DIFFERENT BROWSER OR AN UPDATED VERSION OF YOUR CURRENT BROWSER. IF THAT DOESN'T WORK, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.  Coffman Engineers will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history.

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