Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural EngineerOakland, CA or Seattle, WA - Long Beach, CA - Portland, OR - San Diego, CA HybridRegular, Full-timeDo you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you manage projects from the initial pursuit stage through to project completion? Are you self-motivated, consistent, and can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment? Then this could be the next step in your career!Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrowWe are looking for an Senior Structural Engineer to join our team, giving you the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America. You will work closely with your Technical Director and Project Managers to prepare technical documents such as design basis documents, calculations, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports and will interface with specialists in other disciplines such as geotechnical, coastal, engineer-divers, and to a lesser extent, mechanical and electrical engineers.On a day-to-day basis, you will: Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and deep knowledge in the field of structural engineering, bridge engineering or marine infrastructurePerform structural analysis and design including, but not limited to, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, steel design and timber design, deep foundations, gravity-based foundations, earth retaining structures, etc.Handle projects or parts of projects based on your level of expertise and experience.Implement design best practices in areas of expertise, in addition, ensure conformance with all applicable codes, standards, and client requirementsPrepare and review calculations for analysis along with preparing engineering reports and memorandaPrepare construction drawings and other documents, such as technical specificationsPerform construction administration activities along with performing site inspections and other tasks as required.Your skills. Our team. Together we design the futureThe first step to growth 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 an M.S. or higher degree in Structural Engineering, along with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in a professional setting as a structural engineerProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license Structural engineering experience with Large-scale Commercial building structures with some experience in marine infrastructure (ports, harbors), coastal engineering, bridges or tunnels.The ability and willingness to travel and to perform required fieldworkHave solid written and verbal communication skills along with great relationship-building skills.A place to work and so much moreAt COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable 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 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play. What we also offerBeing 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 4 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 Base compensation: $103,200 - $159,600 for the Oakland/Seattle/San Diego location. 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 click.appcast.io. Get 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.Before you applyAll you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture. 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 nondiscrimination 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.#LI-Hybrid#LI-JOURRequisition ID61174- Posted30/10/2026-Infrastructure-Posting Country (1)United StatesPosting Location (5)Oakland, CA , Long Beach, CA , Portland, OR , San Diego, CA , Seattle, WA