Company Description

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 20 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.

Job Description

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’ Burlington location.

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to join our team in applying engineering skills to a variety of diverse and challenging projects for our Burlington office. The successful candidate will have one to five years of experience in the design and drafting of lighting for educational, commercial, healthcare, and state/federal facilities.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate degree, equivalent technical school training, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical/Professional expertise with 1 or more years of electrical design experience in an electrical engineering environment.
• Demonstration of verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP strongly preferred.

Expected annual salary of $55,000 - $86,500.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Required Responsibilities:

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues in areas such as Power Distribution and Electrical Systems.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings. Determine scale and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Become familiar with accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and manufacturing materials.
• Provide recommendations for design adaptations and modifications.
• Under supervision, incorporate decision recommendations. Make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials and production process.
• Apply codes, identify alternatives and solutions to code exceptions, and devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Become familiar with coordinating across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals. Clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.  Follow office and design procedures.

Yearly Objectives:

• Ensure that your work is completed on time and within budget.
• When opportunities arise, promote the opportunity for new work. Invite feedback on clients’ perception of your work. Be deliberate with your outreach and efforts to build relationships.

Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry. Stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in your work.

Necessary Abilities:

Under close supervision, work on a variety of projects as assigned by a Project Manager. Assist in calculations and details required for project delivery. Utilize familiarity with electrical design and drafting practices and procedures, including design platforms and software.

Job duties listed are not intended to encompass full scope of position. Employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties as required. Company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s position scope at any time.

Additional Information

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 and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Coffman’s Burlington office is located in a newly renovated space that is easily accessible from anywhere in the Northern Washington counties, and is a short drive from Bellingham, WA. Burlington offers a different quality of life being minutes from the famous tulip farms, and we have many state and national parks to explore! Our team of talented engineers work on exciting projects with many of them in Seattle and also the local area. Our team of engineers can provide one-on-one mentorship to help develop your technical abilities as well as foster professional growth. 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:

• 43 years in business 
• 650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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