Concrete Durability Engineer, for COWI in North America

Intermediate Concrete Durability Engineer (Bridge, Tunnel, Marine) Permanent, Full-Time

Hybrid

Do you want to work on the most innovative and exciting infrastructure projects around the world? Do you want to contribute to the next generation of infrastructure projects around the world? Do you want to be part of a team that is solving the world's infrastructure challenges? Then this could be the next step in your career!

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow COWI is seeking a Heavy Civil/Structural Engineer to join our collaborative team in Halifax, NS or North Vancouver, BC. In this role, you will closely collaborate with a professional team that provides technical expertise, design leadership, project management and specialized engineering expertise on numerous infrastructure projects, and report to the Head of Discipline. Your primary tasks in our team will be related to service life assessment of existing concrete and steel structures and durability design of new concrete and steel structures, including development of materials (concrete mostly) and construction specifications, as well as involvement in structural condition assessments. Secondary tasks will involve other aspects of bridge, tunnel, or marine engineering such as structural design, engineering services during construction tasks, bridge inspections, etc. or project management duties.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Prepare designs and calculations under the supervision of experienced engineers

Create standard documents such as technical and construction specifications under applicable design codes, including engineering reports, and other technical documentation

Assess durability of new and existing structures constructed from both steel and reinforced concrete

Perform service life design of new steel and reinforced concrete structures

Liaise with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects

Conduct inspections and site visits as necessary, enhancing your first-hand experience in diverse environments

Liaise with clients, professionals, and third parties to ensure project success and facilitate knowledge exchange

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future. The first step to growth in this role is that you are ready 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 or higher, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in heavy civil structural design (bridge, tunnel, marine structures), or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Hold a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Materials, or related field. Graduate studies related to deterioration mechanisms affecting reinforced concrete and durability of concrete structures is required along with 5+ years of relevant experience. Having knowledge of structural steel deterioration mechanisms and associated protection measures is an asset.

Be a registered Professional Engineer in home province or state, or ability to obtain registrations within 12 months of employment

Have prior experience in service life design, durability assessments, and modelling of chloride-induced corrosion for concrete structures

Have prior experience with construction specifications (CSA A23.1, AASHTO, provincial or state specific construction specifications) and major structural design codes (CSA, AASHTO, ACI, and/or Eurocode)

Be conversant in the use of engineering and drafting software such as Excel, Mathcad, AutoCAD, Python, and Bluebeam Revu to efficiently produce engineering calculations and supporting documentation

Have prior project management experience. Structural design experience is an asset.

Maintain a high level of attention to detail while coordinating effectively with colleagues located across multiple time zones

Have the ability and willingness to travel

Possess valid NS or BC Class 5 driver's license or equivalent.

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. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

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 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We invest in our people’s professional and personal well‑being.

Flexible working arrangement

Full time hires get minimum 4 weeks vacation to start

Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity

Paid sick leave

Top‑up parental and childbirth recovery leave

Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership

Personal and Professional development fund

Group RRSP program with company matching

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

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist, Rheannon Lewis at RHLE@COWI.COM.

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.

Before you apply All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

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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