Marine Structural Engineer, for COWI in North America

New York, Bridgeport, Plymouth | Regular, Full time | Hybrid

About the role

Join a global consulting firm creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide. Contribute to our growth while developing your career and reputation in waterfront pier/wharf structures and coastal design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. Work closely with a team of experts on some of North America's most significant projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply broad and deep knowledge in structural engineering and marine infrastructure projects such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, marinas, ferry terminals, and coastal resilience structures.
• Perform structural analysis and design tasks, including reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, steel and timber framing design, gravity-based and pile foundations, earth retaining structures, and seawalls.
• Implement design best practices and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Perform and review calculations for analysis purposes.
• Prepare construction documents and oversee construction administration activities.
• Conduct site inspections, prepare observation reports, and generate high-quality documentation within project timelines and budgets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior engineering staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master of Science/Engineering (MS or MEng) or PhD in structural engineering is preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of prior project-based engineering experience, focusing on waterfront and coastal design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel, especially for fieldwork in the New York City area.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Minimum three (3) weeks’ vacation to start for full-time hires
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual fitness subsidy (e.g., ski pass, yoga, gym membership)
• 401K contribution matching with generous company match
• Personal and professional development fund
• Parking or public transit allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 80% employer-paid premiums
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Referral incentive program
• Frequent social events

Pay

Base compensation: $88,000 to $136,200 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and/or location.