Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) - Bridge, Marine, Tunnel, for COWI in North America

COWI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering consulting firm as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, where your expertise will shape infrastructure projects across bridges, tunnels, and marine structures. This role emphasizes collaboration with a professional team, utilizing advanced software for soil-structure interaction and geotechnical design. You will play a critical role in ensuring project success through innovative solutions and quality control. With a commitment to sustainability and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

401K contribution matching

Annual fitness subsidy

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Floating holiday

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral incentive program

Minimum three weeks vacation

Frequent social events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a geotechnical engineer focusing on bridges and tunnels.
• Strong proficiency in finite element software for geotechnical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on foundation analysis and design for infrastructure projects.
• Prepare design deliverables and ensure quality control of geotechnical designs.

Skills

Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis

Geotechnical Design

Finite Element Software

Collaboration Skills

Education

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Tools

PLAXIS 2-D

PLAXIS 3-D

FLAC

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) - Bridge, Marine, Tunnel New York Regular, Full Time Hybrid Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you add to our growth with your proven technical design expertise in bridges, tunnels, or marine structures? Then this could be the next step in your career! Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our North American team. You will work on exciting infrastructure projects across our bridge, marine, and tunnel market sectors, joining a professional team known for technical expertise, design leadership, project management, and specialized engineering. Your key responsibilities will be to: Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and project managers for analysis and design of foundations for bridges, marine structures, and large infrastructure, supporting all project phases Perform advanced soil-structure interaction, geotechnical, and dynamic analysis using finite element software, and execute geotechnical/structural design Utilize industry-standard software for deep and shallow foundation design, providing recommendations to structural team members Analyze and design earth retaining structures, conduct slope stability analyses, and determine settlement Prepare design deliverables, offer detailed geotechnical design recommendations, and ensure quality control validation of calculations, drawings, and specifications Implement design best practices, ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements, and conduct site visits and client interactions as needed 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 have: A M.S. or higher degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, focusing on the design of deep foundations A Professional Engineering License(P.E.) or can obtain the same within 6months of employment A min. of 10+ years' experience working as a geotechnical engineer, with an emphasis on soil-structure interaction analysis and engineering designs of bridges, tunnels, or marine structures Experience and proficiency with finite element software (PLAXIS 2-D and 3-D or FLAC) Familiarity with US standards and codes (IBC, AASHTO, API, FHWA, NAVFAC, USACE manuals, etc.) The ability to collaborate with various technical disciplines, including structural engineers, environmental specialists, BIM, and CADD teams 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 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 three (3) weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K 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: $115,400 to $167,163 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and location. Got more questions? 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, 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. #LI-RHLE #LI-Hybrid