Bridge Engineer

Bridge Engineer – Seattle

At COWI, we shape a sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions. With over 90 years of experience, we specialize in bridge, tunnel, and marine structures. Our Seattle team is growing, and we seek a highly motivated Bridge Engineer to contribute to challenging, high‑profile infrastructure projects across the region.

• Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets and perform analysis of complex structures.
• Work with senior engineers on proposals, project coordination, and client communications and meetings.
• Prepare design calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable design codes, and develop engineering reports and technical documents.
• Prepare standard construction documents such as technical specifications and proposal documents.
• Conduct bridge inspections, load rating analyses, seismic evaluations, and retrofit/rehabilitation studies.
• Provide support during construction, including submittal reviews and site visits.
• Work with and supervise junior engineers in performing designs and preparing documents.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the home state or obtaining within 12 months of employment.
• Minimum 5+ years of bridge design experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and other structural design codes.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as MDX, LARSA, CSiBridge, or MIDAS.
• Competence with Excel, Mathcad, and other engineering software for calculations.

• Base compensation: $73,600 to $114,600 for Seattle location only.
• Flexible working arrangement.
• Top‑up parental and childbirth recovery leave.
• Close‑knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share.
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation to start for full‑time hires.
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity.
• Paid sick leave.
• Annual fitness subsidy – 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).
• Standard, limited, additional, and life insurance.
• Referral incentive program.
• Frequent social events.

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 information.