Senior Marine Structural Engineer, for COWI in North America

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow. We are seeking a Senior Marine Structural Engineer to join our team in New York City. 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 recognized for its expertise in marine, waterfront, and port structures, with capabilities that span dive inspections as well as coastal and geotechnical projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Our services range from targeted technical consulting to comprehensive planning, engineering design, and construction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and deep knowledge in the field of structural engineering and marine infrastructure
• Perform structural analysis and design including reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, steel design, deep foundations, earth retaining structures, etc.
• Implement design best practices to ensure conformance with all applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Prepare and review calculations for analysis along with preparing engineering reports and memoranda
• Prepare construction drawings and other documents, such as technical specifications
• Perform construction administration activities along with performing site inspections and other tasks as required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A Master of Science/Engineering (MS or MEng) or PhD degree in structural engineering
• 10 years minimum of prior experience working in a professional setting as a structural engineer focused on at least one of the following: waterfront and coastal design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 6 months
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Solid interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel, especially for fieldwork in the New York City area

About the company

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. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,500 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
• Full-time hires get a minimum of 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

Base compensation: $103,200 to $159,600 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and/or location.