Bridge Engineer; PE), in North America

Bridge Engineer PE

San Diego, Long Beach

Regular, Full time

Hybrid

Do you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America? Can you work with limited supervision and as part of a team located locally and remotely? And can you contribute with your know-how in design and get to learn from the best? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.

At COWI
, we shape a sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions. With over 90 years of experience, we are recognized experts in bridge, tunnel, and marine structures
, delivering projects that connect people and communities. Our Southern California team is growing, and we are seeking a highly motivated Bridge Engineer to contribute to challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects across the region. You will work closely with your Technical Director and Project Managers alongside our customers on some of North America's most significant projects.

• Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets along with performing analysis of complex structures
• Assist senior engineers in proposals, project coordination, and client communications
• Prepare design calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable design codes, and also prepare engineering reports and other technical documents
• Prepare standard construction documents, such as technical specifications and tender documents
• Conduct bridge inspections, load rating analyses, seismic evaluations, and retrofit/rehabilitation studies
• Provide support during construction, including submittal reviews and site visits and perform other responsibilities as required

The first step to growth in this role is that you are willing 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 a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred), be registered as California PE in the home state or can obtain within 12 months of employment, and with a minimum of 5+ years of related experience in Bridge Design, or an equivalent
• Be familiar with the use of structural design codes such as AASHTO along with having sufficient exposure to structural analysis software programs (ex: SOFiSTiK, CSiBridge, MIDAS. LARSA)
• Be conversant in the use of engineering software such as Excel, and Mathcad to efficiently produce engineering calculations
• Be knowledgeable in parametric conceptual designs, the use of programming environments like Grasshopper and Dynamo would be beneficial

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable 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 skills 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 knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 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.

Base compensation: $82,000 to $110,000 for San Diego location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

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