Bridge Hydraulics Specialist, for COWI in North America

About the role

To add depth to our pre-eminent Coastal Engineering Practice, we are looking for a Bridge Hydraulics Specialist to join our team. You are going to work closely with a team of experts and will report to the Head of Discipline.

Responsibilities

• Grow the bridge hydraulics practice within COWI
• Lead hydraulic and hydrologic modelling (HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, SRH-2D) for bridge and waterway projects
• Develop design recommendations for waterway openings, scour countermeasures, culverts, and drainage systems
• Prepare and review technical deliverables—hydraulic reports, scour calculations, modelling files, and permitting documentation
• Coincide closely with structural, roadway, and geotechnical teams to integrate hydraulic requirements into design
• Manage permitting tasks (USACE, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR, state environmental agencies) and respond to reviewer comments
• Conduct field inspections to assess scour, channel stability, debris, and hydraulics-related risks
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct QA/QC reviews, and support proposals and client meetings as technical lead

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil Engineering; PE licensure. Gaining PE licensure in the State of Ohio required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• 10+ years’ experience in bridge hydraulics/H&H design for state DOT or transportation projects and having documented experience signing and sealing bridge hydraulic reports and bridge hydraulics plan sheets.
• Advanced proficiency with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, HY-8, and other standard hydraulic modelling tools.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, FHWA HEC manuals (HEC-18, 20, 23), and state DOT hydraulics guidelines.
• Proven experience performing scour analyses, floodplain studies, and complex waterway evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality hydraulic reports and present technical content to clients and agencies.
• Experience with federal/state permitting processes (e.g., USACE 404/401, FEMA floodplain submissions).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil Engineering
• PE licensure
• 10+ years’ experience in bridge hydraulics/H&H design for state DOT or transportation projects
• Advanced proficiency with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, HY-8, and other standard hydraulic modelling tools
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, FHWA HEC manuals (HEC-18, 20, 23), and state DOT hydraulics guidelines
• Proven experience performing scour analyses, floodplain studies, and complex waterway evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality hydraulic reports and present technical content to clients and agencies
• Experience with federal/state permitting processes (e.g., USACE 404/401, FEMA floodplain submissions)

Skills

• Advanced proficiency with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, SRH-2D
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, FHWA HEC manuals (HEC-18, 20, 23), and state DOT hydraulics guidelines
• Proven experience performing scour analyses, floodplain studies, and complex waterway evaluations
• Experience with federal/state permitting processes (e.g., USACE 404/401, FEMA floodplain submissions)

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Fantastic 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 - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership
• 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