Civil Engineer, for COWI in North America

COWISan Diego, CA
Hybrid

About The Position

COWI is seeking a self-motivated, flexible, and organized Civil Engineer to join their growing Southern California team. This role involves working closely with a team of experts on significant North American projects, contributing to the company's mission of creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide. The ideal candidate will be a collaborator with advanced time management and organizational skills, thriving in a fast-paced team environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or higher (master's degree preferred), with 4 to 8 years of related experience in Civil Design, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Be registered as a Professional Engineer in CA, or ability to obtain while working at COWI
  • Actively participate in professional associations.
  • Have superior planning and organizational skills combined with the ability to work in a time-sensitive situation on multiple deadlines
  • Have high written and verbal communication skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Be familiar with various CADD analysis software programs
  • Be able to work with staff located remotely
  • Have experience with site development, utilities and stormwater design

Nice To Haves

  • Willingness to travel is an asset
  • Ability and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Be a leading contributor to a team of engineers and technicians
  • Solve engineering problems and challenges
  • Perform designs, evaluations, preparation of calculations and drawings, and cost estimates
  • Conduct site inspections and investigations from time-to-time
  • Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications, per applicable design codes
  • Research and review design options for both technical and financial impact
  • Prepare engineering reports and other technical documents

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangement
  • Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
  • Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
  • 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 (EAP)
  • STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
  • Referral incentive program
  • Frequent social events
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