Senior Marine Infrastructure Engineer

COWI A/S; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 103,200 - 159,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

401K contribution matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

COWI invites a Senior Marine Engineer to join its North America Marine Practice in Oakland. You will collaborate with a global team and report to the Technical Director and Project Managers to deliver marine infrastructure projects across North America.

Ideal candidates hold an MS in Civil or Structural Engineering with 10+ years in marine work, a PE license, and are willing to travel about 10%. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• MS or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering with 10+ years of marine infrastructure experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to serve as technical authority on multidisciplinary projects.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork (approximately 10%) to support site visits, inspections, and construction activities.
• Clear and professional communication and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, partners, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of complex structural engineering tasks for marine infrastructure projects, applying broad and deep technical expertise across waterfront and heavy‑civil environments.
• Perform structural analysis and design for reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel structures, deep foundations, and earth‑retaining systems, ensuring all work aligns with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering deliverables including calculations, technical reports, memoranda, construction drawings, and technical specifications that support high‑quality project execution.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding engineering teams through project delivery, offering direct guidance, and mentoring project members to enhance their technical abilities and project outcomes.
• Manage major marine infrastructure projects for clients such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, Port of San Francisco, and Port of Oakland, overseeing coordination, construction support, and on‑site inspections.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Education

MS in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license

Job description

COWI invites a Senior Marine Engineer to join its North America Marine Practice in Oakland. You will collaborate with a global team and report to the Technical Director and Project Managers to deliver marine infrastructure projects across North America.

Ideal candidates hold an MS in Civil or Structural Engineering with 10+ years in marine work, a PE license, and are willing to travel about 10%. Strong communication and leadership are essential.