Bridge Engineer Specialist
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. Our Seattle and Portland team is growing, and we are seeking a highly motivated Bridge Engineer to contribute to challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects across the region and take the next step in their career.
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
- Prepare standard construction documents, such as technical specifications and proposal documents
- Conduct bridge inspections, load rating analyses, seismic evaluations, and retrofit/rehabilitation studies
- Provide support during construction, including submittal reviews and site visits and perform other responsibilities as required
- Work with and 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 8 years of related experience in Bridge Design, or an equivalent
- Be familiar with the use of structural design codes such as AASHTO along with having sufficient exposure to structural analysis software programs (ex: MDX, LARSA, CSiBridge, MIDAS., etc…)
- Be conversant in the use of engineering software such as Excel, and Mathcad to efficiently produce engineering calculations
Qualifications
- Be conversant in the use of engineering software such as Excel, and Mathcad to efficiently produce engineering calculations
Skills
- Collaborate with colleagues, partners, or customers
- Develop ties with others by acting respectfully and delivering on promises
- Keep exploring new insights and ways to improve
Benefits
A place to work and so much more At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers' transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
Pay
Base compensation: $88,000 to $136,200 for Seattle location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.
Schedule
Hybrid