Does Coffman Engineers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Coffman Engineers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Coffman Engineers. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Coffman Engineers?

95% of Coffman Engineers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Coffman Engineers 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.8 for culture and values and 4.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Coffman Engineers?

Engineer (11) , Fire Protection Engineer (7) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Senior Engineer (7) , Structural Engineer (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Engineer III (5) , Intern (5) , Designer (4) , Electrical Engineer I (4) , Civil Engineer (3) , Electrical Engineer (3) , Marketing Coordinator (3) , Marketing Specialist (3) , Project Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Coffman Engineers according to real employee reviews?

"Culture is great." ((in 27 reviews)); "Good benefits and flexible work hours." ((in 19 reviews)); "Leadership in our office was great, and they are very focused on employee growth." ((in 13 reviews)); "Amazing company culture" ((in 11 reviews)); "Smart management, friendly coworkers, people" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Coffman Engineers according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and mostly desk work" ((in 6 reviews)); "I think the base salary is low." ((in 4 reviews)); "Occasional long hours, however, the company comp" ((in 4 reviews)); "Fired people during the beginning of the pandemic as though their health insurance wasn't actively tied to their employment." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Coffman Engineers layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Coffman Engineers layoffs and their outlook for job security at Coffman Engineers in 2026.

What Coffman Engineers locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Los Angeles , Raleigh , Bozeman , San Diego , Seattle , Spokane , Honolulu , Anchorage

Coffman Engineers reviews

4.7

95% would recommend to a friend

(193 total reviews)

David T. Ruff, P.E.

98% approve of CEO

95% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Culture & values

4.7

Senior management

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Career opportunities

4.2

Compensation and benefits

Coffman Engineers has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 193 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Coffman Engineers employee rating is 29% above average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

193 reviews

5.0

Aug 15, 2023

Great Team

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Multi-state level company allows you to use the expertise of teams all over the country for different construction disciplines. Lot's of different teams under one roof makes project coordination much simpler. If you need to talk to structural you just walk across the office. Mechanical team is highly experienced and helpful so if you ever need help they are great.

Cons

I wasn't much of a fan of their budget management system. You spend a large amount of time on it, however the benefit is that you are always aware of how much more time you have to finish a project.

Coffman Engineers Response

2y

Our multidiscipline approach is a significant value proposition to our clients as they can hire all of their engineering services under one contract. We don't ever force that on our clients, but we hope that they see the benefit. Regarding our budget management/billing system, we are in the midst of an upgrade to that system, which will be a significant improvement. Thanks for the feedback. Dave Ruff - CEO

4.0

Jul 12, 2023

Coffman Engineers, great place to start and grow, but probably not a company to stay at long term (20+ years)

Corrosion control engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, pay is okay. They hire high quality people. Work hard, play hard lifestyle. A lot of opportunity to travel. For a young engineer pay starts low, but ramps up.

Cons

Turn over rate. Burn out. Undervaluing young engineers. Constantly understaffed. Structure of progression is convoluted. Field work is heavy and required. Project managers and Principal Engineers have to work long shifts in the field just like the technicians. This shoots down the outlook a young engineer might have to work hard in the field early in their career for the hopes of a more office based job later on.

Coffman Engineers Response

2y

We are committed to hiring quality people to protect the culture. And in this current employment climate, finding people is a challenge. This is especially true in Corrosion. Our commitment to quality deliverables is part of the reason that our senior staff spend time in the field. Training and mentoring happen in the field where the work is being done. Still, your feedback about finding more talent, clarifying the progression path, and creating balance is noteworthy. Recruit your friends! Dave Ruff - CEO

5.0

Jun 8, 2023

Happy Here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coffman has a welcoming, family feel. Management is approachable. I feel that I have opportunities to move up in the company and work on many different types of projects. There is training available for business development and management. Each office has an entrepreneurial approach which gives more freedom on a local level. The CEO genuinely cares about people.

Cons

Currently, I cannot think of any.

Coffman Engineers Response

2y

Thanks for the shout out! I want people's careers to thrive at Coffman. Life is too short for work to suck. Ideally, we are enjoying each other, and enjoying the engineering that we perform. We are doing some really cool things for the built environment, and for the earth's environment. And keeping people safe. Pretty awesome. Really glad you are on our team. All the best. Dave Ruff - CEO

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Jobs at Coffman Engineers

Administrative Assistant

Civil Engineer (0-5 years)

Fire Protection Designer

Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

Project Manager (7+ Years)