Bridge Engineer

Bridge Engineer Specialist

Seattle, WA and Portland, OR

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 part of a team located locally and remotely? And are you ready to contribute with your expertise, learn from the best, advance your career, and take the next step?

• Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets and perform analysis of complex structures
• Work with senior engineers on proposals, project coordination, client communications and meetings
• Prepare design calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable design codes; prepare engineering reports and other 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, site visits, and perform other responsibilities as required
• Work with and supervise junior engineers in performing designs and other engineering tasks and preparing documents

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred) and be registered as a PE in the home state or able to obtain registration within 12 months of employment, with a minimum of 8 years of related experience in Bridge Design or equivalent
• Familiar with structural design codes such as AASHTO and have experience with structural analysis software (MDX, LARSA, CSiBridge, MIDAS, etc.)
• Conversant in the use of engineering software such as Excel and Mathcad to produce engineering calculations efficiently

Base compensation: $88,000 to $136,200 for Seattle location only. Actual compensation varies based on education, experience, skill set, and/or location.

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top‑up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Full‑time hires receive a minimum of 3 weeks vacation to start
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual fitness subsidy (e.g., ski pass, yoga, or gym membership)
• 401(k) 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

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.

Talent Acquisition Specialist:
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