Coffman Engineers

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About the firm

Coffman Engineers is a locally driven multidiscipline engineering practice reinforced by a national network of capabilities. It operates with a culture and business model that offers clients the local, high-touch service of a small practice backed by the deep resources typically found at large engineering consultants. Founded in 1982, Coffman Engineers provides engineering solutions that scale quickly and move nimbly to deliver smart, practical, and efficient results across diverse markets.

Established
1982
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Process Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Design-Build · Industrial Engineering · Land Surveying · Acoustic Consulting · Forensic Engineering

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Provides comprehensive civil engineering and site development solutions, including grading, drainage, and utility design.

  • Bridge Engineering

    Provides design, inspection, and rehabilitation services for bridge structures to build strong connections.

  • Land Surveying

    Delivers precise land surveying and geospatial insights from the ground up to prevent costly project changes.

  • Trenchless Technology Engineering

    Utilizes advanced trenchless methods and technologies to install and rehabilitate underground utilities.

Structural Engineering

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Delivers structural engineering for building systems and specialty structures, focusing on safety, efficiency, and structural integrity.

  • Crane Design

    Offers crane design and specialty engineering solutions backed by extensive history in crane and hoist systems.

  • Seismic Engineering

    Provides seismic analysis, vulnerability assessment, and voluntary seismic retrofits to ensure structural stability.

  • Mass Timber

    Designs sustainable and structurally sound buildings using mass timber construction types.

Mechanical Engineering

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Designs mechanical building systems for controlled, comfortable, and safe indoor environments.

  • Acoustics & Audiovisual

    Enhances the built environment through professional room acoustic designs and audiovisual integration.

  • Energy Auditing

    Conducts energy audits and consulting to identify efficiency opportunities across building systems.

Electrical Engineering

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Designs safe, reliable, and efficient power, controls, and lighting systems.

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems

    Integrates battery energy storage systems to modernize the grid with innovative storage solutions.

  • Electrical Instrumentation & Controls

    Provides grounded, practical designs for electrical instrumentation and control systems.

  • Lighting Design

    Creates lighting designs that balance function, efficiency, and aesthetics.

Fire Protection Engineering

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Applies fire science and engineering principles to protect life, property, and business continuity.

  • Explosion Safety Engineering & Modeling

    Develops hazard modeling and safety engineering solutions to address explosion risks.

  • Fire Forensics

    Investigates fire incidents to understand system failures and structural impacts during fire events.

Process Engineering

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Supports industrial, chemical, and energy facilities with process design and optimization.

  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

    Delivers industrial carbon capture, utilization, and storage solutions for sustainability initiatives.

  • Hydrogen

    Provides engineering designs for hydrogen production and distribution systems backed by industrial experience.

  • Pipeline & Facility Design for Oil, Gas, and Refineries

    Offers multi-market insights and engineering solutions specifically for pipelines and refining facilities.

  • Process Safety Management

    Consults on process safety management to facilitate effective hazard planning and preparedness.

Corrosion Control Engineering

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Provides specialized corrosion assessment, cathodic protection, and pipeline integrity services.

  • Pipeline Integrity Management

    Ensures pipeline safety and compliance through comprehensive integrity management and corrosion control.

Water & Wastewater Engineering

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Designs systems to protect water resources, serving small public utilities and large treatment facilities.

Energy & Sustainability

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Integrates alternative energy and sustainable planning to deliver long-term environmental value.

  • Alternative Energy

    Develops alternative and renewable energy systems designed for long-term reliability.

  • Sustainable Design

    Incorporates high-performance building practices and integrated sustainability planning.

Project & Delivery Services

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Coordinates project management, commissioning, and advanced delivery methods to ensure project success.

  • Project Management

    Provides multidisciplinary project management, coordination, and execution support.

  • Commissioning

    Delivers comprehensive commissioning services to verify that building systems perform at optimum levels.

  • Design-Build

    Collaborates on integrated design-build delivery to optimize schedule, cost, and quality.

  • 3D Scanning

    Captures physical spaces and assets to generate precise virtual 3D models.

Industrial Engineering

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Provides multidisciplinary engineering solutions for manufacturing, processing, and heavy industrial operations.

Landscape Architecture

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Creates community-oriented, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Hospitality · Education · Healthcare · Life Sciences · Research Facilities · Government · Federal · Utilities · Power Generation · Oil & Gas · Petrochemical · Industrial

Projects

100 MW Hydrogen Production Plant

Industrial · Client: Nel Hydrogen

Project details

Following the design of the Nel Hydrogen 10 MW facility, engineering services were provided for a large-scale 100 MW hydrogen production plant.

14th & Commercial

San Diego, CA · Multifamily Residential

Project details

A multi-family residential development project located at 14th and Commercial streets in San Diego.