Bridge Engineer (PE), for COWI in North America

About the role

At COWI, we shape a sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions. We are an international engineering firm specializing in bridge, tunnel, and marine structures, delivering projects that connect people and communities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets along with performing analysis of complex structures
• Work with senior engineers in proposals, project coordination, and client communications and meetings
• Prepare design calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable design codes, and also prepare engineering reports and other technical documents
• Create standard construction documents, such as technical specifications and proposal documents
• Conduct bridge inspections, load rating analyses, seismic evaluations, and retrofit/rehabilitation studies
• Support during construction, including submittal reviews and site visits
• Perform other responsibilities as required
• Supervise junior engineers in performing designs and other engineering tasks and preparing documents

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's degree), be registered as PE in the home state or can obtain within 12 months of employment, and with a minimum of 5+ years of related experience in Bridge Design, or an equivalent
• Familiarity with structural design codes such as AASHTO and sufficient exposure to structural analysis software programs (e.g., MDX, LARSA, CSiBridge, MIDAS, etc.)
• Proficiency in using engineering software such as Excel and Mathcad to efficiently produce engineering calculations

Skills

• Eager to collaborate with colleagues, partners, and customers
• Develops ties with others by acting respectfully and delivering on promises
• Keeps open to exploring new insights and improving

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation to start
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual fitness subsidy
• 401K contribution matching with generous company match
• Personal and professional development fund
• Parking or public transit allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (80% employer-paid premiums)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Referral incentive program
• Frequent social events

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Hybrid schedule