Does Coffman Engineers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Coffman Engineers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Coffman Engineers. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Coffman Engineers?

95% of Coffman Engineers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Coffman Engineers 4.5 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 27 reviews)); "They also have a great benefit program." ((in 16 reviews)); "Leadership in our office was great, and they are very focused on employee growth." ((in 13 reviews)); "Amazing company culture" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great coworkers and managers." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Coffman Engineers according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and mostly desk work" ((in 8 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

95% 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

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Career opportunities

4.2

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

4.0

Jan 5, 2023

Review

Engineer 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and flexible work hours.

Cons

We are constantly busy with work.

Coffman Engineers Response

3y

Appreciate the note about our benefits and flexibility. And thanks for being on our team for 8-10 years. We are consistently busy, but that is better than the alternative. Hopefully our overtime pay and comp time policies help sooth those busy times. Dave Ruff - CEO

5.0

Dec 28, 2022

Great Place to Work

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging and exciting projects, great teamwork/mentoring, fair

Cons

Some of the benefits aren't great (health insurance, vision, etc.)

Coffman Engineers Response

3y

We do pride ourselves in tackling some of the most challenging projects. And we continue to diversify into new markets to stabilize our future and keep us fresh. Regarding the health insurance, High Deductible Plans associated with Health Savings Accounts can take some getting used to. If you can accumulate HSA funds (via matching program) to build up a balance equivalent to your annual deductible, or better yet, your out-of-pocket maximum, then it can function much like a PPO plan. Thanks for the input. Dave Ruff - CEO

3.0

Dec 14, 2022

Great coworkers, lackluster management

Fire protection engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a lot of really great people that work for Coffman, the engineers and supporting staff are really positive, upbeat, and ready to make a difference. Coffman provides coffee, a fridge with snacks, and free breakfast. Coffman definitely provides a fun, hip, up-and-coming atmosphere, but it is all smoke and mirrors.

Cons

These cons are specific to the Honolulu office- Burnout is a constant. Young engineers are overworked and undervalued. Principal engineers work way too much as well, but at least they are compensated for their time in the form of large bonuses, company stock, and other free perks. Coffman is a revolving door. Use it to get your PE and then get out and make more money at a company that WILL value you. I find it comical the amount of reviews that claim "work-life balance". Most people are working late into the night and on weekends.

Coffman Engineers Response

3y

Very unfortunate that this was your experience at Coffman. We are not perfect, and it sounds like we need to make some further improvements. We are not simply watching and rewarding metrics, we are committed to being a company where everyone can thrive. We will continue to raise the bar of expectations for our managers and close the gap between who we say we are and individuals' daily experiences. I am sincerely disappointed to hear this. Dave Ruff - CEO

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Jobs at Coffman Engineers

Administrative Assistant

Civil Engineer (0-5 years)

Fire Protection Designer

Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

Mechanical Drafter (0-3 years)