Marine Structural Engineer, for COWI in North America

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Marine Structural Engineer to join our team in New York. You will work closely with a team of experts working alongside our customers on some of North America's most significant projects. Your key responsibilities will be to:

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 tasks in the field of structural analysis and design; including but not limited to reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, steel and timber framing design; gravity-based and pile foundations; earth retaining structures and seawalls, etc.
• 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 engineer 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 degree 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.
• The 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in waterfront and coastal design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of structural analysis and design techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Skills

• Structural analysis and design.
• Design best practices and compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Construction document preparation and oversight.
• Site inspection and report generation.
• Leadership and guidance of junior engineers.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement.
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave.
• Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share.
• Minimum three (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

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.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule.