Senior Electrical Engineer (10+ years) at Coffman Engineers in Meridian, ID, United States

Job description

• Designing a better world is more than a career, it’s a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers’ new Boise office.
• The Boise office presents a unique opportunity to help establish Coffman's long-term presence in the Idaho market while leveraging the resources and expertise of a nationally recognized multidisciplinary engineering firm. Team members will have the opportunity to make a visible impact on office growth, client relationships, and future staffing decisions.
• We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum 10 years of experience, who wants to join the team helping establish Coffman's long-term presence in Idaho. You'll have the opportunity to shape client relationships, mentor future hires, influence office culture, and become a key part of our regional growth strategy. This position is ideal for an engineer who wants increasing responsibility, client interaction, project leadership opportunities, and the ability to help shape a growing office. Come and join a small group of engineers looking to carve out culture and path forward in the Boise area.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be a technical and business leader who will help shape the future of our Boise office. The right individual will work closely with the electrical department and other engineering disciplines, establish and strengthen client relationships, support business development initiatives, identify project opportunities, and contribute to Coffman's marketing efforts and expanding client base. The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership to help guide the office's strategic direction, foster a strong office culture, and work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. This position offers opportunities for leadership, career advancement, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to successfully deliver electrical engineering projects.
• Conduct site visits to gather and verify existing electrical system information.
• Collaborate with owners, clients, and design partners to develop coordinated design solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for electrical engineering designs.
• Guide teams through complex design decisions and technical challenges.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers.
• Prepare fee-based and qualifications-based proposals.
• You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning advanced manufacturing, data centers, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, commercial developments, industrial facilities, federal and Department of Defense projects, and critical power systems.

Requirements

• Self-starter with the ability to see the big picture, align individual contributions with company goals, and consistently follow through on commitments.
• Passionate about serving clients and pursuing opportunities, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills, or the ability to quickly develop them.
• Builds and maintains positive client relationships to foster trust and repeat business.
• Excels working independently, collaboratively, and in team leadership roles.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Contributes positively to office and department goals, culture, collaboration, and morale.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• PE license required
• Experience managing teams and leading projects.
• A history of direct client interaction and client support.
• Experience with industry software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Knowledge and experience with the International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code, and US design standards
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, leadership, and time management skills
• Experience working as part of a multi-discipline design team
• Experience with electrical studies (SKM, E-Tap, Easy Power preferred)
• Experience in designing electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, federal/DoD, science and technology, and/or data center projects, preferred
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is not remote.

Skills

Required

• Self-starter
• critical thinking
• analytical
• organizational
• client relationship building
• team leadership
• detail-oriented
• time management
• communication
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• Revit

Benefits

• Why You Want to Work Here
• You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different - our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn't the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.
• Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. Our Bozeman office is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley and offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Join us
• Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:
• http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm
• 47 years in business
• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2024