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Senior Marine Structural Engineer

COWI
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
1191 2nd Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 05, 2025

Marine Structural Engineer

Seattle

Regular, Full Time

Hybrid

Are you interested in joining a prestigious engineering consulting firm that delivers value to clients, communities, and individuals globally? Could you contribute to our efforts through high-level technical assistance on marine and waterfront initiatives?Then this could be the next step in your career!

Join Our Marine Practice in Seattle

You will become a part of COWI North America's Marine Practice which is comprised of approximately60skilled marine experts located across the U.S. and Canada and among a world-wide organization of more than 7,300 employees.Our company is distinguished in marine, waterfront, and port structures, and we handle dive inspections as well as coastal and geotechnical projects throughout their full lifecycle. Our services range from consultancy on a specific issue to comprehensive planning, engineering design, and construction oversight.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

We are looking for a Marine Structural Engineer to join our team in Seattle. In this position, you will join our global team of experts and work closely with your Technical Director and Project Managers to deliver critical marine infrastructure projects across North America.

On a day-to-day basis you will:



  • Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and deep knowledge in the field of structural engineering and marine infrastructure
  • Perform structural analysis and design including reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, steel design, deep foundations, earth retaining structures, etc.
  • Implement design best practices to ensure conformance with all applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
  • Prepare and review calculations for analysis along with preparing engineering reports and memoranda
  • Prepares construction drawings and other documents, such as technical specifications
  • Perform construction administration activities along with performing site inspections and other tasks as required.



Working closely with your manager, you will establish a plan for your growth and broaden your understanding while engaging in local and global tasks each day.

Your Skills. Our Team. Together We Design the Future

Your skills are the key to our success. In collaboration with team members and clients, we share valuable insights and establish important relationships across offices and areas of engineering. To be effective in this position, you need advanced interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills as an effective collaborator.

Furthermore, you should:



  • Hold an M.S. or higher degree in Structural Engineering, along with a minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a professional setting as a structural engineer. The experience should include at least one of: marine infrastructure, coastal engineering, bridges, tunnels, or other heavy civils.
  • Hold Professional Engineer license.
  • Have the ability and willingness to travel and to perform required fieldwork; and
  • Exhibit effective communication abilities in both writing and speaking, while also being adept at building relationships.



A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable 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 comprehensive salary. We prioritize the well-being of our team members in both their work and personal lives. 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 5 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

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 aim to accomplish 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 nondiscrimination 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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