Does Coffman Engineers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Coffman Engineers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Coffman Engineers. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Coffman Engineers?

94% of Coffman Engineers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Coffman Engineers 4.4 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)); "Good benefits and flexible work hours." ((in 19 reviews)); "Leadership in our office was great, and they are very focused on employee growth." ((in 13 reviews)); "Amazing company culture" ((in 11 reviews)); "Smart management, friendly coworkers, people" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Low pay and mostly desk work" ((in 6 reviews)); "I think the base salary is low." ((in 4 reviews)); "Occasional long hours, however, the company comp" ((in 4 reviews)); "Fired people during the beginning of the pandemic as though their health insurance wasn't actively tied to their employment." ((in 3 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

94% 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

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Career opportunities

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.1

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

5.0

Jul 26, 2015

Senior Project Manager

Senior project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, variety of projects, allowed to take on as much responsibility as you want, open door policy with management, great facilities, open to new opportunities if you want to "champion" the idea, minimal corporate oversight, "work hard/play hard" environment, overtime effort compensated

Cons

overtime sometimes needed due to difficulty in filling mid-level to senior level technical positions but extra time is compensated, growth has lead to sometimes cramped facilities but expanded work space is being planned

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

Thanks for the great advice about maintaining the autonomy of our local offices. The strength of this model cannot be overstated and has been the drumbeat that Dave Coffman has been beating for 35 years. Corporate is supposed to support the success of the individual offices. The offices are the business. If we set them free to be creative and innovative, and then offer them support and backing to implement a new idea, invest in growth, and streamline their overhead efficiencies, we will continue to attract the best engineers and perform the most rewarding projects. As you suggested, we have an open door policy which assures that we have access to the best ideas. Thanks again for your input. - Dave Ruff, President

5.0

Jul 21, 2015

An overall great company to work for!

Cad drafter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture is welcoming, fun and positive.

Cons

The medical benefits aren't what you would expect from a large firm.

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

We take this advice very seriously. Recently I had the general managers meet for a summit. One of the objectives was to reaffirm clarity around our purpose for being in business. We answered the question "Why do we do that", and kept asking it until we narrowed in on our most fundamental motivation. It didn't surprise us, and it was rather confirming, that our ultimate purpose for being in business is to take care of people. It was agreed that there is a core motivation beyond profit and prestige that drives the engine of Coffman Engineers. It is people. Take care of people and the profit will take care of itself. Take care of the business to take care of people and take care of people to take care of the business. Thanks for your input. - Dave Ruff, President

5.0

Jul 21, 2015

An exciting time to be part of a great company!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coffman is genuinely supportive of individual career development. This makes the company an attractive place for a successful and long term career.

Cons

The company's sustained rapid growth during the last few years has led to a loss in some of the culture that has traditionally made the company a great place to be.

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

The CEO, Chair of the Board, and myself meet regularly to discuss the state of our company. In this most recent meeting we spent a considerable amount of time discussing our culture. We are long term employees; 25 years, 30+ years, and 20 years respectively. So we grew up with this company and want to protect what drew us to the company all those years ago. It is true that as a company grows things do change, by virtue of size and practicality. So while we have to apply regimen to certain areas of our business for the sake of efficiency, we are convinced that we can retain the parts of our culture that make us unique and a enjoyable environment to work in. At the same time we are convinced that unless we are cautious and intentional (as you suggest), we will inadvertently compromise the very thing that interested us in the first place. Ultimately, we are going to need everyone's help with this. Please let us know if/how our culture is being affected. We need your feedback. - Dave Ruff, President

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Jobs at Coffman Engineers

Administrative Assistant

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