Bridge Engineer

Bridge Engineer (PE), for COWI in North America 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 a 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. Shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish. 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. You will work closely with your Technical Director and Project Managers alongside our customers on some of North America’s most significant projects. Your key responsibilities will be: Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets and perform 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 Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future. 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. You will possess the following qualifications: 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 have 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; use of programming environments like Grasshopper and Dynamo would be beneficial. What we also offer: 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; 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; 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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries Civil Engineering and Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at COWI by 2x. Equal opportunity employer COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr