Does Coffman Engineers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Coffman Engineers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Coffman Engineers. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Coffman Engineers?

94% of Coffman Engineers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Coffman Engineers 4.4 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 32 reviews)); "They also have a great benefit program." ((in 18 reviews)); "Leadership in our office was great, and they are very focused on employee growth." ((in 15 reviews)); "Amazing company culture" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great coworkers and managers." ((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)); "The high deductible insurance takes a while to catch up with through the HSA, but eventually it pays off in the long run." ((in 4 reviews)); "I think the base salary is low." ((in 4 reviews)); "Occasional long hours, however, the company comp" ((in 4 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

94% 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

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Career opportunities

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.1

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

Jun 12, 2016

Top-Notch Consulting Firm

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team work and communication are emphasized from the top down. Diverse projects to work on and sharp people to work with from engineers to designers to admin.

Cons

Some long hours from time to time but that's typical at a consulting firm.

Coffman Engineers Response

9y

We are really focused on team work all the way through our organization, so I am glad you have experienced the emphasis. This is an effort within the offices and between the offices. I think we have struck a good balance between office autonomy and inter-office cooperation. The lack of internal competition is one of the things that makes Coffman a fun place to work. We are doing our best to enjoy each other instead of trying to out-do each other. We will continue this focus. Thanks for your comments. Dave Ruff - President

5.0

Oct 28, 2015

If you must work, work here!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a huge, inefficient, bureaucratic corporation. Flexible work hours. Good looking, personable co-workers who are decent to above average at math. Pumpkin spice coffee creamer!

Cons

Hardly any cubes have mountain views and the basement dwellers in the corrosion department have no windows at all. The pumpkin spice coffee creamer is powder.

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

We do strive to maintain the autonomy of the local office to avoid being a "huge, inefficient, bureaucratic corporation". Decentralization takes more effort on everyone's part as it requires reliance on the value of teamwork and good judgment rather than rules and procedures. The powdered pumpkin spice creamer is a definite compromise and may be an indication that our culture is slipping. On the other hand, it may be an attempt to keep another culture from growing. :) Regarding your advice, project manager training is coming your way soon. So look for the upcoming opportunities. Dave Ruff - President

2.0

Feb 13, 2023

Other departments may be better

Electrical drafter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, free lunch occasionally, Christmas bonus

Cons

They say to ask more questions When questions are asked they are not answered clearly and leave you guessing then you are punished for not knowing the answer.

Coffman Engineers Response

3y

So sorry your experience lacked clarity. Also, your comments about mentorship and inclusion are troubling. This business of ours is an apprenticeship environment. Without mentorship, we can't perpetuate the company, because most of what people need to know is learned on the job. We wouldn't have survived for 44 years if we didn't mentor our team members. I'm definitely not saying that we are perfect at mentorship and can't improve. Same applies to leading with clarity. We are working on these and other items as we continuously improve Coffman. Part of those enhancements are being worked on by our Diversity and Inclusion committee. Sorry that our journey and your journey are no longer combined. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Dave Ruff - CEO

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Jobs at Coffman Engineers

Administrative Assistant

Civil Engineer (0-5 years)

Fire Protection Designer

Project Manager (7+ Years)

Structural Engineer (Entry Level)