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Senior Bridge Engineer, for COWI in North America

Cowi

The Role

Overview

Lead bridge design projects, manage teams, and oversee engineering deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical specs
  • work planning
  • team leadership
  • structural analysis
  • design review
  • client liaison

Tasks

We are looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our highly professional team of specialists that provides detailed engineering and project management on bridge design projects. Your primary task in our team will be to liaise with clients, technical staff, accounting staff, and other support staff to manage overall project deliverables, schedules, and budgets. You will plan and develop engineering projects including the definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, development of concepts and approaches, and making key technical decisions. -Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications, under applicable design codes along with engineering reports and other technical documents -Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets -Lead teams of engineers and technicians producing drawings and calculations along with supervising, coordinating, and reviewing the work of other engineers -Research and review design options for both technical and financial impact -Perform structural analysis, design, evaluation and be responsible for the preparation of calculations and drawings -Liaise with other professionals, clients, and third parties as needed

Requirements

  • civil degree
  • csi bridge
  • sofistik
  • pe license
  • 10+ years
  • bridge design

What You Bring

-Hold a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structures focus, a master’s degree preferred -Preferably have experience with complex bridges and 3D structural modeling using software such as CSI Bridge, Sofistik, and ADINA -Have advanced technical skills and experience in the design and construction of bridges and working with modern bridge design codes -Be a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, DC or can obtain -10 to 15 years of related experience in Bridge Design and Project Management -Preferably have experience with preparing proposals and leading in business development

Benefits

A place to work and so much more 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 4 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 Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We support our people both professionally and personally.

The Company

About Cowi

-Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete. -Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s. -Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects. -Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. -Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions. -Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US. -Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Buildings

Industry

Renewable Energy

Climate Adaptation

Water

Data Centres

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