Bridge Engineer
North Vancouver
Permanent
Hybrid
Do you want to join a global team of experts and work under the guidance of professional engineers? Can you assist a highly professional team that provides consulting, project management, and design and construction engineering services on numerous complex bridge design projects? And are you able to work with limited to no supervision and as a part of a team located locally and remotely? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.
Turn challenges into sustainable solutions
We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our highly professional team of specialists that provides detailed engineering and project management on numerous bridge design projects. Your primary task in our team will be to perform (most) assignments with instructions as to the general results expected and receive technical guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. You may supervise or coordinate the work of other engineers and technicians on assigned projects, but supervision of others is not a continuing responsibility.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Perform inspections of bridges and other structures
- Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets
- Prepare design calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable design codes
- Prepare standard construction documents, such as technical specifications and tender documents
- Prepare engineering reports and other technical documents
- Perform other duties as required
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
The first step to success 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:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred), with minimum 4 years of related experience in Bridge Design, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Be a registered Professional Engineer in home province or state, or ability to obtain registration in British Columbia within 3 months of employment
- Possess a Class 5 driver's licence
- Have the ability and willingness to go on inspection trips that may have a duration of one week or more
- Preferably have fluency in French
- Preferably have the following skills: a familiarity with structural design codes like the CHBDC, proficiency in drafting software such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu, and competence in utilizing structural analysis software programs like SoFistik and CSiBridge.
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 a competitive 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 3 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: $75,000 to $123,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location
Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Administrator Mehul at [email protected] .
Get to know us even better at our website, , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve 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, 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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