Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs)
- Pay
- $120,000 – $160,000 per year
- Location
- San Diego, CA · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- civil construction documents
Also useful
- specification preparation
- earthwork calculations
Stated benefits & perks
- 401k match
- Bonus
About the role
The right team is more than an advantage; it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers’ San Diego Office.
We are seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, technically minded Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager with twelve plus years of experience to join our team in applying engineering skills to a variety of challenging projects. We are looking for someone with experience that ranges from project entitlements and preliminary design through construction documents and construction administration.
Compensation and Benefits
- Expected Base Salary: $120,000.00 to $160,000.00 based on experience.
- Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
- Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
- Hybrid work schedule (subject to change).
- 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching with 9% Employee Contribution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration required
Registration in California preferred
Minimum of 12 years of professional land development experience in the design of life sciences, commercial, office, higher education, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, municipal, and/or Federal projects including:
- Managing multiple, concurrent projects
- Leading design team efforts
- Successfully managing project budgets and schedules
- Interfacing with a multi-discipline design team
- Mentoring junior staff
- Client management
Additional information
Technical experience with hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, technical studies, mapping documents, preparation and processing of civil construction documents, and earthwork calculations
Stormwater experience in San Diego County preferred
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Specification preparation experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to foster long term client relationships
- Excellent time management skills
Pay and benefits
Expected Salary Range $ 120,000.00 to $160,000.00 based on experience.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
No paid interview travel or relocation expenses are offered for this position.
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/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
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
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
Applying
If you are experiencing problems applying through our system, please try again using a different browser or an updated version of your current browser. If that doesn't work, please contact us directly.
Follow Us!
- Twitter: @CoffmanEngineer
- Instagram: @CoffmanEngineers
- LinkedIn: Facebook: @CoffmanEngineers
About the Company
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
You must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know so we can provide reasonable accommodation.
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.
From Coffman Engineers, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
How Rolev.ai helps with this application
Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) role at Coffman Engineers, Inc., it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.
See how you fit
Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.
Tailor without inventing
Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.
Draft the full kit
Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.
1-Click Extension Autofill
The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.
Similar roles
All Civil Engineer jobs- Mid-Level Civil EngineerAECOM · Phoenix, AZ · $80k – $110k/yr
- Civil Engineer: Launch Site Operational InfrastructureBlue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · $99.2k – $139k/yr
- Civil EngineerKBR · Newark, DE
- Construction Design Engineer 3/4 (AHT)Ngc · Colorado Springs, CO · $94.2k – $141k/yr
- Energy Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer, CivilMosscm · Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Civil Project Engineer II/III - Roadway DesignTimmons Group · Raleigh, NC
Common questions
What is the salary for the Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) role at Coffman Engineers, Inc.?
The Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) posting at Coffman Engineers, Inc. states compensation of $120,000 – $160,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Coffman Engineers, Inc.'s official career site.
Where is the Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) job at Coffman Engineers, Inc. located?
This Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) position at Coffman Engineers, Inc. is located in San Diego, CA (Hybrid). Always check Coffman Engineers, Inc.'s application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) at Coffman Engineers, Inc.?
For the Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) role, Coffman Engineers, Inc. highlights 12+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, AutoCAD Civil 3D, civil construction documents. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
How do I apply for the Senior Civil Engineer (12+ yrs) position at Coffman Engineers, Inc.?
This listing links directly to Coffman Engineers, Inc.'s SmartRecruiters application page. You can apply directly on Coffman Engineers, Inc.'s site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the SmartRecruiters application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.