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      Coffman Engineers

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      Coffman Engineers reviews

      4.7

      94% would recommend to a friend

      (193 total reviews)
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      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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      193 reviews
      5.0
      Feb 5, 2015

      Great people, progressive vision, awesome employer.

      Engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Coffman Engineers offers employees the opportunity to work on a large variety of projects: from commercial to industrial, systems to controls, there's always an opportunity to work with something different. Among the more experienced engineers, there is a wealth of knowledge that is always available to the younger engineers. If you're willing to learn new things and take (calculated) risks, the growth potential at Coffman seems to be unlimited. The culture at Coffman is unmatched; from Pub nights to ping pong tournaments, there's always fun to be had. The employees are cohesive, and most have sold-out on the idea that when one of us succeeds, it's a victory for the whole team. Coffman also pays it's employees overtime, which is very rare for a firm of its size. Management is always flexible with vacations and family commitments, as they seem to truly care about their employees' well-being.

      Cons

      The medical benefits are on the expensive side; the insurance itself is geared more toward preventative care (i.e. high deductible but free annual exams, etc.).

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      Coffman Engineers Response
      10y
      Thank you for so clearly identifying a couple of the core strengths of Coffman Engineers... diversity and empowerment. Diversity in geography, in market sectors, in service offerings, and in personnel, has created a solid foundation for success through the various ups and downs of business cycles. Empowerment is an overused word now days, but inside of Coffman we have a firmly established Culture of Champions. If you have an idea you are passionate about and the aptitude to make a go of it, management will support you. Supporting new ideas builds on our diversity. I'm glad you are having an enjoyable experience at Coffman. Thanks. - Dave Ruff, President
      5.0
      Jan 25, 2015

      Vibrant place to work!

      Engineer iii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      My employment experience at Coffman Engineers in Spokane has been exceptional. They take pride in having a great culture, and it sounds cliche to say until you're in that environment and can enjoy being at work and appreciate the people you work with. Coffman Engineers also provides resources for their employees to stay current on new software products, technologies, code revisions, etc. This includes all aspects of the business including engineers, designers and drafters, IT, and accountants. Coffman Engineers gives their employees opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in project management, which include taking lead on multi-discipline projects since Coffman Engineers has many engineering branches under one roof. In my experience, everyone has been very approachable, from engineers and drafters in my department to those in other departments, to project managers and principals, to even corporate employees and all levels up the management chain, including the CEO and CFO. We all depend on each other to create an enjoyable and successful workplace. It has been, and will continue to be, a great place to work, learn, grow, and experience innovative ideas.

      Cons

      The main con I have experienced is the medical coverage has a deductible up to some amount, so doctors visits beyond preventative care requires payment by the employee. With that being said, a deductible on medical coverage may very well be the norm these days, and Coffman Engineers contributes to an HSA account on behalf of the employee to offset some of these costs. This is a minor inconvenience, and if you budget for it, the benefits of working at Coffman Engineers far outweigh the inconvenience of these medical costs.

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      Coffman Engineers Response
      10y
      Your comments about your experience are very encouraging. We talk about open door policy, we think that we have an open door policy, but unless it is actually experienced by our team it only exists in theory. So we will continue to practice our open door policy. This policy assures that we have access to all of the best ideas in the company and that concerns are properly addressed. As far as the medical costs associated with high deductible plans, we do recognize that this can be costly if not planned for. That is why Coffman contributes nearly half of the deductible in each employee's Health Savings Account. So as you suggest, if you budget for (or contribute the balance of the deductible) to your HSA, you will be in great shape. Health care costs continue to rise for everyone, so we will have to continue to be creative in order to mitigate these costs. - Dave Ruff, President
      5.0
      Dec 18, 2014

      What a wonderful company!

      Project manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      My initial attraction was to find a great engineering firm that didn't require a commute to downtown LA. What i found was an excellent group of people to work with, with interesting projects, who pay competitive salaries and provide excellent benefits. The leadership is very smart and has a lot of integrity. Great company!

      Cons

      Honestly, none big enough to mention. I'm very happy.

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      Coffman Engineers Response
      10y
      This is great! Not everyday at work can be blue skies, but generally shouldn't our jobs add to our lives instead of detract from them? We spend about 1/3 of our awake hours at work. This is such a large portion that if it is generally negative, the other 2/3 gets dragged down with it, which in turn makes the job even more miserable. Conversely, if work is going well, we have a better chance of success in our personal lives, which results in better work performance. Let's keep making this a great place to work and thus making lives better. - Dave Ruff, President
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