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

Oct 30, 2015

An ethical firm devoted to good engineering practice

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coffman Engineers really cares about it's employees. I have seen multiple examples of the company pitching in to help family situations with health emergencies. This has included helping people to work from home or work remotely as well as caring financially. Some people with families work reduced hours. Many companies turn their 401(k) over to mutual fund salesmen but Coffman provides a simple low fee 401(k) with enough options to diversify. I have witness the leadership make the right decision for a client and public safety rather than making the short-term profitable decision. The culture here is to provide high quality engineering services and people are proud of their work. I feel most people work here because they are really "into it," meaning they are very engaged in their projects and enjoy solving the engineering puzzle. The ability to get overtime pay and use comp time for flexibility is great. Most companies do not offer that. The company contributes matching funds to HSA and 401(k) plans for the employees.

Cons

Consulting engineering is not for everyone and that is true at Coffman Engineers. People cannot float along. In-fighting is not tolerated which in general means that it is a peaceful workplace but some personalities just will not fit. Project work can require working extra hours and a lot of flexibility, but the company is flexible in return. Work hours are not directed but I find that the people here work themselves very hard. Insurance benefits are not as generous as at big multinational companies but the company has worked hard to shop for good insurance rates..

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

Thanks so much for your list of "Pros". It is always encouraging to hear that we are getting some very important things right. You mentioned that in-fighting is not tolerated and I am glad that value is being accurately represented throughout our organization. In some organizations you can elbow your way to the top and manipulate in order to gain recognition. That is the antithesis of who we are. As you inferred, teamwork and team success are the measures that we use in deciding about a new hire and also to determine if someone is a long term fit. If someone thinks they are going to get noticed by running over the top of people, you may as well apply to a different company. Inspire people to follow you, and the sky is the limit. Thanks again for your comments. As far as your specific advice, you have identified an issue that is becoming more and more prevalent. We have made some changes, but we have some more brainstorming to do in order to come up with a program that achieves the retention you identified. Dave Ruff - President

5.0

Oct 10, 2015

Mechanical Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional Atmosphere. Everyone is treated like family

Cons

Salary is on low end of industry average.

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

I see that your comment is labeled "former employee". I hope that your life circumstances will afford the opportunity to come back and join us. As far as salary, we do our best to remain competitive while balancing company health and avoiding a hire/fire culture that comes with an unstable business model. Dave Ruff - President

5.0

Apr 28, 2015

Coffman Engineers has a Great History and a Promising Future

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The leadership here is both reasonable and talented. The work environment has a brisk but enjoyable pace. I am hopeful about the numerous opportunities to explore here.

Cons

Apparently there is a 20 word minimum and I cant come up with one. Not a single one. Seriously.

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

I am glad to hear that you are having a positive experience at Coffman. This is anonymous, but if you ever come up with a con (even if less than 20 words), feel free to drop me a note. I would appreciate your input so we can continue to improve. We are trying our best to protect our culture as we grow. The management team is currently developing clarity around our culture so we can protect it uniformly. Thanks for being a joint protector of our culture. - Dave Ruff, President

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Jobs at Coffman Engineers

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