Bridge Engineer Specialist

Bridge Engineer SpecialistSeattle, WA and Portland, ORRegular, Full timeHybridDo you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America? Can you work with limited supervision and as a part of a team located locally and remotely? And are you ready to contribute with your expertise and learn from the best and advance your career and take the next step? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrowAt 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 and Portland 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.Your key responsibilities will be:• 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 documentsYour skills. Our team. Together we design the futureThe first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.On top of that, you will:• 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 8 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.A place to work and so much moreAt COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.What we also offer:Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.Some of our benefits include: 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 eventsBase compensation: $88,000 to $136,200 for Seattle location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.Got more questions?If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist, Joe Ursini at View email address on us.fitly.work to know us even better at our website, , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.Equal opportunity employerCOWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.#LI-JOUR#LI-HybridRequisition ID61126- Posted27/08/2026-Infrastructure-Posting Country (1)United StatesPosting Location (2)Seattle, WA , Portland, OR