Senior Marine Engineer, for COWI in North America

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to join our team in Oakland. In this role, you will collaborate with a global team of experts and work closely with your Technical Director and Project Managers to deliver critical marine infrastructure projects across North America. You will be part of COWI North America’s Marine Practice, a team of approximately 60 experienced marine professionals located across the U.S. and Canada, and supported by a global organization of more than 7,500 employees worldwide.

COWI is well known for its expertise in marine, waterfront, and port structures, offering services from dive inspections to coastal and geotechnical work across the entire project lifecycle. Our services range from targeted technical consulting to comprehensive planning, engineering design, and construction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of complex structural engineering tasks for marine infrastructure projects, applying broad and deep technical expertise across waterfront and heavy-civil environments.
• Perform structural analysis and design for reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel structures, deep foundations, and earth-retaining systems, ensuring all work aligns with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering deliverables including calculations, technical reports, memoranda, construction drawings, and technical specifications that support high-quality project execution.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding engineering teams through project delivery, offering direct guidance, and mentoring project members to enhance their technical abilities and project outcomes.
• Manage major marine infrastructure projects for clients such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, Port of San Francisco, and Port of Oakland, overseeing coordination, construction support, and on-site inspections.

Requirements

• An M.S. or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering, paired with 10+ years of experience in marine infrastructure, coastal engineering, or other heavy-civil disciplines.
• A current Professional Engineer (PE) license and the ability to serve as a technical authority on multidisciplinary projects.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork (approximately 10%) to support site visits, inspections, and construction activities.
• Clear and professional communication and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, partners, and project teams.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation to start for full-time hires, plus a floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual fitness subsidy (usable for 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 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: $103,200 to $159,600 for Oakland location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and/or location.

Schedule

Regular, full-time hybrid position.