Leading Bridge Engineer
North Vancouver
Regular, Full time
Hybrid
Do you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of North America's most prestigious infrastructure programs? Can you navigate the dynamic landscape of the market by adapting strategies swiftly, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and mitigating risks? And are you enthusiastic about promoting growth, fostering innovation, and making a significant impact? Then, this is the place to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow.
Turn challenges into sustainable solutions
We are looking for a Leading Bridge Engineer to join our team, allowing you to co-create some of the most prestigious infrastructure programmes in North America.
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Serve as Structures Lead and Eo R on bridge and multi-disciplinary projects as they arise, directing and overseeing the work of the structures team along with mentoring and supervising a team of engineers on such assignments.
• Incorporate the project design requirements including design codes and project-specific contract requirements to ensure that the design meets or exceeds project standards.
• Research and review design options for technical, and financial feasibility and alignment with COWI's driving principles including sustainability and climate resiliency.
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, prepare project schedule, budget, and monitor project progress and oversee project status meetings, prepare progress reports and supervise others.
• Coordinate with the CAD team to prepare drawing packages and BIM models. Preparing engineering reports.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal team members and external stakeholders to meet the project needs including outreach to industry suppliers and collaborators as required.
• Prepare tender packages, including technical specifications, special provisions, bill of materials, Issued for Construction drawings, and record drawings.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
The first step to growth in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you will:

• Masters degree in Structural or Civil with a focus on Structural Engineering is an asset, with a minimum of 12 years of related experience in Bridge Design and Project Management, and be registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• Have high technical abilities and experience in the design and construction of bridges and working with modern bridge design codes.
• Have experience with a wide range of structure types including, steel, precast and cast-in-place girder bridges, slab bridges, box structures, timber, retaining walls, and experience with designing culverts is an asset
• Be experienced in designing and detailing of all typical structural components, including superstructures, substructures, foundations, and articulation systems. Have a thorough understanding of modern seismic design and detailing.
• Be proficient in the use of engineering software such as Excel, and Mathcad to efficiently produce engineering calculations is required. Proficiency in the use of analysis programs such as CSi Bridge, MIDAS, So Fi STi K, or similar is required.
• Have experience with preparing proposals, and the ability to lead business development activities is a valuable asset.

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. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
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 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.
What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just an attractive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.
Some of our benefits include:
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 of 4 weeks' vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events
Base compensation: $131,000 to $179,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.
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Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
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