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Civil Engineer, for COWI in North America

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Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you contribute to our growth by being self‑motivated, professional, and capable of excelling with varied responsibilities? And are you a collaborator with advanced time‑management and organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast‑paced team environment? Then, this could be the next step in your career.

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our team. You will work closely with a team of experts on some of North America's most significant projects, such as the Fargo‑Moorhead Flood Diversion in Fargo, ND, the Potomac River Crossing in Washington, DC, and the P‑508 Floating Dry Dock project in San Diego, CA.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Be a key contributor to a team of engineers and technicians
• Solve engineering problems and challenges
• Perform designs, evaluations, preparation of calculations and drawings, and cost estimates
• Conduct site inspections and investigations from time‑to‑time
• Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications, per applicable design codes
• Research and review design options for both technical and financial impact
• Prepare engineering reports and other technical documents

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

On top of that, we require:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or higher (master's preferred), with 5‑7 years of related experience in civil design, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in CA, or ability to obtain while working at COWI
• Engagement in professional associations and a willingness to learn
• Advanced planning and organizational skills for multiple time‑sensitive deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with various CADD analysis software programs
• Ability to work with staff located remotely and willingness to travel

What we also offer:

• 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 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

Base compensation: $82,000 to $112,000 for San Diego location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, strategy, goals, and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

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.