Junior Structural Engineer, for COWI in North America

Description

We are looking for an Jr Structural 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 support and 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, civil, coastal, engineer-divers, and to a lesser extent, mechanical and electrical engineers.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

• Prepare and review calculations for analysis along with preparing engineering reports and memoranda
• Implement best practices in areas of expertise, in addition, ensure conformance with all applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Prepare construction drawings and other documents, such as technical specifications
• Perform construction administration activities along with performing site inspections and other tasks as required.
• 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 parts of projects based on your skill level and experience.
• Perform tasks on projects in the field of structural engineering, bridge engineering or marine infrastructure

Requirements

• The ability and willingness to travel and to perform required fieldwork
• Have solid written and verbal communication skills along with great relationship-building skills.
• Professional Engineer (P.E. or P.Eng.) license in CA; or able to obtain quickly upon obtaining employment at COWI
• Hold an M.S. or higher degree in Structural Engineering, along with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a professional setting as a structural engineer
• Structural engineering experience should be in at least one - ports, harbors, coastal engineering, bridges, tunnels, or other heavy civils

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 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

Base compensation: $76,000 to $102,000 for San Diego location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

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

A place to work and so much more

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance