Bridge Designer, For Cowi In North America

Application deadline: 17 June 2023 -
United States, Canada - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Infrastructure & Transportation

Bridge Designer

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 EIT to join our team. You will work closely with a team of experts working alongside our customers on some of North America's most significant projects. And we are thrilled to have contributed to projects like the Golden Ears and the Lions Gate Bridges. Together with customers, partners, and colleagues, we shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish. We do that by co-creating sustainable and beautiful solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Apply design code clauses to engineering tasks assigned under supervision
• Assist in preparing design calculations, drawings, and cost estimates
• Attend project meetings and provide an update on assigned tasks and assist in preparing engineering reports and other technical documents along with being able to perform other responsibilities as required
• Perform inspections of bridges and other structures
• Communicate effectively and professionally with team members

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:  

• Be conversant in the use of engineering software such as Excel to efficiently produce engineering calculations
• Have the ability and willingness to go on inspection trips that may have a duration of one week or more
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
• 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.
• Possess a Class 5 driver's licence
• Be registered as an Engineer-in-Training in the home province or can obtain before employment

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 per cent 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 Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,300 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

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, www.cowi.com, 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.