This Junior Marine Structural Engineer role at COWI supports structural engineering, bridge engineering, and marine infrastructure projects in San Diego, CA under a hybrid working arrangement. The position focuses on technical document preparation, analysis and design work, and assistance with construction administration and field activities.
Role Overview
In this full-time, permanent position (REQ. ID: 59637), you will contribute to engineering tasks across structural engineering, bridge engineering, and marine infrastructure. Responsibilities span analysis and design, preparation of technical deliverables, and on-site support through construction administration and inspections.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned tasks on structural engineering, bridge engineering, or marine infrastructure projects.
- Carry out structural analysis and design, including reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, steel design, and timber design; contribute to deep foundations, gravity-based foundations, and earth retaining structures, as applicable.
- Handle portions of projects aligned with your skill level and experience.
- Apply best practices within your area of expertise and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Prepare and review calculations for structural analysis, and support development of engineering reports and memoranda.
- Prepare construction drawings and related documents, including technical specifications.
- Support construction administration activities, including site inspections and other tasks as required.
Requirements
- Hold an M.S. or higher degree in Structural Engineering, plus a minimum of two (2) years of professional structural engineering experience.
- Maintain a Professional Engineer (P.E. or P.Eng.) license in California, or be able to obtain it quickly after joining COWI.
- Structural engineering experience in at least one of the following areas: ports, harbors, coastal engineering, bridges, tunnels, or other heavy civils.
- Ability and willingness to travel and perform required fieldwork.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, along with strong relationship-building skills.
Compensation
Base compensation: $73,600 to $114,600 per year for the San Diego location only. Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skill set, and/or location.
Work Location and Type
- Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
- Recruitment type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Country: United States
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangement
- Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
- Close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
- Full-time hires: minimum 4 weeks’ vacation to start
- Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
- Paid sick leave
- Annual fitness subsidy (e.g., 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 with 80% employer-paid premiums
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Referral incentive program
- Frequent social events
Application Deadline
28 November 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws across locations where it has facilities, including terms and conditions of employment such as recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
