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Senior Bridge Engineer (PE), for COWI in North America

COWI
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Senior Bridge Engineer PE

San Diego, CA

Regular, Full time

Hybrid

Do 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 can you contribute with your know-how in design and get to learn from world-class technical specialists? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.

Shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish

At COWI, we shape a sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions. With over 90 years of experience, we are leading experts in bridge, tunnel, and marine structures, delivering projects that connect people and communities. Our Southern California team is growing, and we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Bridge Engineer to contribute to challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects across the region. 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:

  • Lead teams of engineers and technicians producing drawings and calculationsalong with supervising, coordinating, and reviewing the work of other engineers
  • Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Perform structural analysis, design, evaluation and be responsible for the preparation of calculations and drawings
  • Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications, under applicable design codes along with engineering reports and other technical documents
  • Research and review design options for both technical and financial impact
  • Liaise with other professionals, clients, and third parties as needed
  • 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

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

The first step to growth in this role is that you are willing 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 Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, be registered as California PE in the home state or can obtain within 12 months of employment, and with a minimum of 10-15 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: SOFiSTiK, CSiBridge, MIDAS. LARSA)
  • Be conversant in the use of engineering software such as Excel, and Mathcad to efficiently produce engineering calculations
  • Be knowledgeable in parametric conceptual designs, the use of programming environments like Grasshopper and Dynamo would be beneficial

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. 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 events.

Base compensation: $103,200 to $159,600 for San Diego location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or 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 for, 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, gender, 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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