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Leading Bridge Engineer, for COWI in North America

COWI
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

Leading Bridge Engineer

New York

Regular, Full time

Hybrid

Do you want to join one of North America's leading engineering consulting companies? Can you work in a high-demand, fast-paced market that requires high-quality and efficient production? And are you an experienced bridge engineer who would like to take your career to the next level by growing and managing projects? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career.

Shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish

To support our North American team, we are looking for a Leading Bridge Engineer to join us. You will be working on exciting infrastructure projects across North America, along with our highly professional team that provides technical expertise, design leadership, project management, and specialized engineering expertise.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Lead project teams in structural analysis, design, evaluation, and preparation of calculations and drawings and also supervise, coordinate, and review the work of other structural engineers
  • Prepare engineering reports along with standard documents, such as technical specifications, per applicable design codes, and also work plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Research and review design options for both technical and financial impact
  • Liaise with other professionals, clients, and third parties as needed
  • Assist with preparation of proposals and participate in business development activities together with performing other duties

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

The 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 have:

  • Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, with 10-20 years of related experience in Bridge Design and Project Management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience on design build or capital projects
  • Have solid technical expertise and experience in the design and construction of complex bridges (cable-stayed, cable supported) and working with modern bridge design codes
  • Be registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in New Yorkor have the ability to obtain.
  • Be experienced with 3D structural modeling with analysis software such as CSI Bridge, Sofistik, and ADINA
  • Conduct site visits during construction and prepare associated observation reports as required
  • Experience with preparing proposals and leading in business development.
  • New York agency experience.


A place to work and so much more

At 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. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.

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 Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,300 people who offer their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just an attractive pay package. We support our staff both in their careers and personal lives.

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 week's 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: $121,600 to $193,800 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and location.

Got more questions?

Get to know us even better at our website,www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we aim to accomplish, and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI 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.

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Salary : $121,600 - $193,800

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