Bridge Engineer

COWI•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's degree), be registered as 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: MDX, LARSA, CSiBridge, MIDAS., etc…)
Be conversant in the use of engineering software such as Excel, and Mathcad to efficiently produce engineering calculations.

Nice To Haves

Eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers.
Developing ties with others by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises.
Keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

Responsibilities

Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets along with performing analysis of complex structures
Work with senior engineers in proposals, project coordination, and client communications and meetings
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 proposal 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
Work with and supervise junior engineers in performing designs and other engineering tasks and preparing documents

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 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