Structural Engineer, in North America

Structural Engineer - Intermediate San Diego/ Oakland/ Long Beach Hybrid Regular, Full-time

Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you manage projects from the initial pursuit stage through to project completion? Are you self‑motivated, consistent, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment? Then this could be the next step in your career!

We are looking for an Intermediate Marine Engineer to join our team, giving you the opportunity to co‑create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America. You will work closely with your Technical Director and Project Managers to prepare technical documents such as design basis documents, calculations, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports and will interface with specialists in other disciplines such as geotechnical, coastal, engineer‑divers, and to a lesser extent, mechanical and electrical engineers.

• Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and deep knowledge in the field of structural engineering, bridge engineering or marine infrastructure
• Perform structural analysis and design including, but not limited to, reinforced and pre‑stressed concrete design, steel design and timber design, deep foundations, gravity‑based foundations, earth retaining structures, etc.
• Handle projects or parts of projects based on your level of expertise and experience.
• Implement design best practices in areas of expertise, in addition, 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.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

The first step to growth in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

• Hold an M.S. or higher degree in Structural Engineering, along with a minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a professional setting as a structural engineer
• Professional Engineer (P.E. or P.Eng.) license
• Structural engineering experience should be in at least one of marine infrastructure (ports, harbors), coastal engineering, bridges, tunnels, other heavy civils
• The ability and willingness to travel and to perform required fieldwork
• Have solid written and verbal communication skills along with great relationship‑building skills.

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 more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top‑up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close‑knit team with a wealth of…