Leading Construction Engineer, for COWI in North America

COWI•San Diego, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leading Construction Engineer for COWI in North America, based in Oakland. This is a regular, full-time, hybrid role. The position involves technical expertise in construction engineering, particularly in complex temporary works and marine settings, solving high-risk, non-standard engineering challenges, and contributing to infrastructure projects. The role focuses on constructability and practical solutions for complex marine and port infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle. The engineer will be a technical leader, advancing complex marine and heavy civil projects, building client relationships, and supporting company growth in California and the U.S.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred) with a minimum of 12 years in construction engineering, with a focus on temporary works and complex structural systems.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain in California), with demonstrated technical credibility and delivery expertise.
Demonstrated technical foundation in structural analysis, load path behavior, and constructability, with proficiency in engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MathCAD, RISA-3D).
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage across clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in dynamic environments, with flexibility to travel to project locations and work safely in active construction settings.

Nice To Haves

Background in business development and team leadership, including pursuing proposals, expanding markets on the West Coast, and mentoring and building effective teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of complex temporary works and construction engineering solutions, with a focus on marine structures (e.g., cofferdams, trestles) and lifting and erection methodologies.
Perform and review structural analyses, calculations, and drawings to ensure stability and constructability during temporary and staged conditions (e.g., falsework, shoring, excavation support).
Assess existing and in-progress structures for construction, demolition, and marine loading, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project requirements.
Serve as a technical authority in temporary works, maintaining design quality, overseeing QA/QC, and identifying and mitigating risks in complex, high-consequence environments.
Provide technical leadership and project support, including client coordination, site involvement, and mentorship, contributing to effective delivery and long-term client relationships.