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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

193 reviews

5.0

Nov 7, 2014

Coffman Engineers has been a great place to advance my career, without sacrificing my personal life and goals.

Engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work we do is very diversified, which allows each employee to grow in a broad way. Specialization is also encouraged here, with the goal that each person would do the work that they enjoy and are good at. Employers are very accommodating of requests for time off, and encourage employees to have interests and responsibilities apart from work. The culture is great, it is a fun place to be but everyone is working hard as well.

Cons

the majority of my time is spent in the office, not too many opportunities to get outside at job sites.

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

I am confirming your comment to have interests and responsibilities outside of work and take time off (work/life balance). I have seen people bludgeon themselves with overtime for months and months on end. They say they can handle it, and maybe physically they can, but all the while if they were honest they would have to recognize that they were getting bitter about the situation. This is not healthy, helpful, or sustainable. Your manager should be looking out for you, but each person needs to know their threshold and speak up. Sounds like you have a good balance. Regarding construction site experience, we need to get you out there. You will definitely have more opportunities as you get experience, but early in your career job site experience can be invaluable. Make sure to mention this desire to your manager (at the very least during the annual Employee Development Plan meeting). Thanks for your comments. - Dave Ruff, President

5.0

Sep 26, 2014

Great company, bright future!

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment, great people. Plenty of opportunities for personal growth. Company is always on the look out for new markets and committed to finding great people. Opportunities to travel to other offices for larger projects and training.

Cons

Huge variety in work, difficult for some to switch between projects, I see the diversity on work as a huge perk!

Coffman Engineers Response

10y

Thanks for the comments. We do pride ourselves in the variety of work that we pursue. Earlier in my career at Coffman I went from designing a Snow Hauler for the South Pole Station, to designing a fish trap to catch endangered Bull Trout, to refurbishing a Carbon Anode Bake furnace. However, others in our company develop a depth of expertise with more focus (e.g. Laboratory Design, or Seismic Analysis, etc.). There are multiple paths inside of Coffman. I am glad you have landed where you can thrive. - Dave Ruff, President

4.0

Sep 26, 2014

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A growing company that values keeping the small company mentality that has worked so well. Very personal coworkers and everyone works well together. Family is valued at this company.

Cons

Nothing notable at this time.

Viewing 172 - 174 of 193 Reviews

Jobs at Coffman Engineers

Administrative Assistant

Civil Engineer (0-5 years)

Fire Protection Designer

Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

Mechanical Drafter (0-3 years)