Senior Marine Engineer, for COWI in North America

COWI•Oakland, CA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Marine Structural Engineer to join our team in Oakland. In this role, you will collaborate with a global team of experts and work closely with your Technical Director and Project Managers to deliver critical marine infrastructure projects across North America. You will be part of COWI North America’s Marine Practice, a team of approximately 60 experienced marine professionals located across the U.S. and Canada, and supported by a global organization of more than 7,500 employees worldwide. COWI is recognized for its expertise in marine, waterfront, and port structures, with capabilities that span dive inspections as well as coastal and geotechnical projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Our services range from targeted technical consulting to comprehensive planning, engineering design, and construction oversight.

Requirements

Hold an M.S. or higher degree in Structural Engineering, along with a minimum of six (6) years of experience working in a professional setting as a structural engineer. The experience should include at least one of: marine infrastructure, coastal engineering, bridges, tunnels, or other heavy civils.
Hold Professional Engineer license.
Have the ability and willingness to travel and to perform required fieldwork; and
Exhibit effective communication abilities in both writing and speaking, while also being adept at building relationships.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and deep knowledge in the field of structural engineering and marine infrastructure
Perform structural analysis and design including reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, steel design, deep foundations, earth retaining structures, etc.
Implement design best practices to ensure conformance with all applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
Prepare and review calculations for analysis along with preparing engineering reports and memoranda
Prepares construction drawings and other documents, such as technical specifications
Perform construction administration activities along with performing site inspections and other tasks as required.
Be self-motivated, able to manage shifting priorities, and capable of handling multiple tasks in an evolving environment
Be able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time as this role requires fieldwork
Be able to work with staff located remotely around the world.
Working closely with your manager, you will establish a plan for your growth and broaden your understanding while engaging in local and global tasks each day.

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