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

Jul 12, 2022

Great place to work! But has major flaws

Mechanical engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They are a fantastic company to work for! I'm loving my time here! I don't think I could ask for better coworkers, a more flexible schedule, or a better company culture.

Cons

Comparatively, they under pay their younger engineers (it seems like Coffman is a good place to come to mid-career but not start at). This is really putting the squeeze on younger employees due to the new, current economic situation we are in. Coffman is going to see a large turnover of younger employees very shortly because of this. Also, the health benefits need a major overhaul (due to the current landscape of medical care being so grossly inflated). The health insurance they provide isn't great. So much so that some of their principals don't use it. It may have worked before, but it doesn't seem to be working now. It is fostering a culture of medical care avoidance.

Coffman Engineers Response

3y

The dynamic you referenced about pay versus cost of living is a real dynamic nationwide, and industry wide. Historic inflation isn't helping matters. Companies can choose a more volatile path (i.e., high debt, hire/fire attitude). However, Coffman has always taken a more conservative approach, which has proved to be a more stable model. We have a good track record of growing through recessions. That is directly connected to the way we run our business and seems to be the best long-term service to our employees (as others are being furloughed). Doesn't mean we don't need to continually look at this, but our solution will likely be more conservative than our competitors. Thanks for the feedback. Dave Ruff - CEO

3.0

Apr 18, 2022

Not as advertised

Marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefit options and employee recognition

Cons

poor management, pay not competitive, not open to constructive criticism

Coffman Engineers Response

3y

Super bummed that you didn't have a satisfying experience working with Coffman. We try our best to make sure we are a good fit for the people we hire. Looks like we missed the mark. If you have constructive criticism that you would like to relay directly to me, please drop me a note via email. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Dave Ruff - CEO.

5.0

Apr 12, 2022

Great Leadership and Overall Company Culture

Marketing intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership Amazing company culture Value their employees

Cons

I do not have any cons.

Coffman Engineers Response

3y

I like to hear "amazing company culture"! We have a long history of focusing on our culture so that it is not simply talked about, but actually realized. I just got back from a meeting with all of the General Managers, and we had a long discussion about our responsibility to our team members and their families. Taking care of people is the best motivator for profitability. Hope your intern experience continues to be rewarding. 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)

Project Manager (7+ Years)