Construction Site Engineer VTB, in North America Deadline

Construction Site Engineer VTB, for COWI in North America

Do you want the opportunity to work on one of the highest-profile bridge projects in California? Can you apply your bridge construction expertise to a signature suspension bridge rehabilitation project? Can you work independently in the field while collaborating with design, construction, and owner teams to ensure safe and successful project delivery? And are you motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project?

Help build a future in which communities and individuals thrive

We are seeking an experienced Bridge Construction Field Engineer to support delivery of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project in San Pedro, California. The Vincent Thomas Bridge is a major suspension bridge with a 1,500-foot main span.

This position will serve as one of COWI's on-site engineering representative during deck replacement operations, providing engineering oversight and supporting construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with approved construction sequence, means and methods, and design requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a signature bridge rehabilitation project alongside highly experienced bridge engineers and construction professionals while contributing directly to the successful execution of critical infrastructure improvements.

The anticipated duration of this assignment is approximately 16 months, involving night shifts.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Serve as one of COWI's on-site engineering representative during deck replacement operations.
• Review construction activities for compliance with the construction sequence and means and methods developed by COWI.
• Monitor contractor operations and communicate observations, concerns, and recommendations to the project team.
• Participate in geometry verification activities and monitoring of the bridge structure throughout construction.
• Review field conditions and support implementation of engineering solutions during construction.
• Coordinate closely with the Owner, Contractor, and COWI construction engineering team to address technical queries and construction-related issues.
• Evaluate construction progress and identify potential risks that could impact structural integrity, schedule, or safety.
• Support collection, interpretation, and reporting of monitoring and inspection data.
• Maintain detailed field records and communicate site activities through regular reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with the resolution of technical and construction issues.
• Work collaboratively within a rotational engineering coverage model to ensure continuous on-site engineering presence throughout deck replacement operations.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

You are an experienced bridge engineer who enjoys working directly in the field and seeing designs successfully implemented during construction. You understand the complexities of heavy civil construction and are experienced in making engineering judgments in a complex construction environment.

You are collaborative, safety-focused, and able to build strong working relationships with contractors, owners, and project stakeholders. Most importantly, you are interested in contributing to a nationally significant bridge project that will leave a lasting impact on California's transportation infrastructure.

On top of that, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• An active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7+ years experience in heavy civil bridge construction projects.
• Experience working in active construction environments and coordinating with contractors and project…