Senior Geotechnical Engineer; PE - Bridge, Marine, Tunnel, in North America

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) - Bridge, Marine, Tunnel, for COWI in North America

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) - Bridge, Marine, Tunnel
New York
Regular, Full Time
Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you add to our growth with your proven technical design expertise in bridges, tunnels, or marine structures? Then this could be the next step in your career!

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and project managers for analysis and design of foundations for bridges, marine structures, and large infrastructure, supporting all project phases
• Perform advanced soil‑structure interaction, geotechnical, and dynamic analysis using finite element software, and execute geotechnical/structural design
• Utilize industry-standard software for deep and shallow foundation design, providing recommendations to structural team members
• Analyze and design earth retaining structures, conduct slope stability analyses, and determine settlement
• Prepare design deliverables, offer detailed geotechnical design recommendations, and ensure quality control validation of calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Implement design best practices, ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements, and conduct site visits and client interactions as needed

• A M.S. or higher degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, focusing on the design of deep foundations
• A Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or able to obtain the same within 6 months of employment
• 10+ years of experience working as a geotechnical engineer, with an emphasis on soil‑structure interaction analysis and engineering designs of bridges, tunnels, or marine structures
• Experience and proficiency with finite element software (PLAXIS 2‑D and 3‑D or FLAC)
• Familiarity with US standards and codes (IBC, AASHTO, API, FHWA, NAVFAC, USACE manuals, etc.)
• The ability to collaborate with various technical disciplines, including structural engineers, environmental specialists, BIM, and CADD teams

A place to work and so much more.

At 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 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

• 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 three (3) weeks vacation to start
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual fitness subsidy
• 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: $115,400 to $167,163 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and location.

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.