Senior Bridge Engineer; PE), in North America

Senior Bridge Engineer PE

San Diego, CA – Regular, Full-time – Hybrid.

At COWI
, we shape a sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Bridge Engineer to contribute to challenging high-profile infrastructure projects across Southern California.

• Lead teams of engineers and technicians in producing drawings and calculations, and supervise, coordinate, and review the work of other engineers.
• Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Perform structural analysis, design, evaluation, and prepare calculations and drawings.
• Prepare standard documents such as technical specifications, engineering reports, and other technical documents under applicable design codes.
• Research and review design options for 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, site visits, and other responsibilities as required.

• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and registered as California PE (or able to obtain within 12 months).
• Minimum of 10–15 years of related experience in Bridge Design, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with structural design codes such as AASHTO and exposure to structural analysis software (e.g., SOFiSTiK, CSiBridge, MIDAS, LARSA).
• Proficient with engineering software such as Excel and Mathcad for producing calculations.
• Knowledge of parametric conceptual designs; experience with Grasshopper and Dynamo is beneficial.

• Competitive salary (Base compensation: $103,200–$159,600 for San Diego). Additional compensation based on education, experience, skill set, and location.
• Flexible working arrangement.
• Parental and childbirth recovery leave.
• Minimum 3 weeks’ vacation to start; floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave and annual fitness subsidy.
• 401(k) contribution matching.
• Personal and professional development fund.
• Parking or public transit allowance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 80% employer-paid premiums.
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Referral incentive program and frequent social events.

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.