Senior Mechanical Engineer (10 + years)

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.



To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ San Diego office.

We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Mechanical Engineer with ten plus years of experience. The successful individual will have extensive experience in the design of HVAC and plumbing systems for hospitals, commercial buildings, government projects, and industrial facilities. In addition, the individual should be comfortable consulting to architectural practices, contractors, and other engineers, and have a desire to work on a multi-discipline engineering team.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Approximate Base Salary – $110,000.00 - $140,000.00, based on qualifications and experience.
• Potential signing bonus based on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Generous end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change).
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to work independently and lead a small team of engineers and designers.
• Able to provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Able to multi‐task and prioritize in a fast‐paced environment,
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BS in mechanical engineering or related field with a focus in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and/or refrigeration from an accredited college (required).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in California (required).
• Minimum 10 years of experience executing HVAC and plumbing designs (required).
• Minimum 10 years of consulting engineering experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Contractor Industry (required).
• Familiarity with relevant codes: mechanical, energy, plumbing, ASHRAE, SMACNA, USGBC, among others.
• Comfortable writing technical reports, professional documents, and budget tracking.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Energy Modeling software such as EnergyPro and IES.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Expected Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00, based on qualifications and experience.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.  Our offices provide several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen! 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:

• 47 years in business 
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• “The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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