14 Oct
COWI A/S
North Vancouver
Project Engineer, for COWI in North America
COWI vision is ‘Together, we shape a sustainable and livable world’. Join us on the journey and be part of making a positive difference to communities for generations to come. Can you add to our growth with your proven leadership skills and expertise in regional and international underground and tunnel projects? Then this could be the next step in your career!
Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
We are looking for a Deputy Project Specialist to join our global team of experts and manage a functional team that is responsible for performing engineering analysis, design, and technical reports and drawings for tunnels and various underground structures, such as deep shafts,
cut-and-cover structures, and mined tunnels and caverns for metro transit, infrastructure, bridges or hydroelectric power projects. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with management of multidisciplinary teams as well as managing the delivery of your own tasks in terms of budget, quality, and timelines.
Initially this position will fill a role as a design coordinator for a large infrastructure project in the province. The position will require both strong project management skills and strong technical skills and will provide opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills.
The position will be based in COWI’s North Vancouver office and may at times require visiting the site for meetings and inspections for durations of up to one week.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
- Support the Project Manager and technical staff in managing the COWI engineering team to deliver the project scope.
- Assist with coordination and collaboration between COWI and the Client,
the Contracting team and other stakeholders during the construction of the project.
- Coordinate delivery of Engineer Services During Construction (ESDC) to the Client within agreed schedules and perform field inspections as required under direct supervision of the Engineer of Record.
- Assist with commercial management of the project including cost monitoring, invoicing, risk management and contract changes.
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
To do well in this position, we believe that you should have great interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with both internal and external teams. Additionally, you should possess good analytical skills, time management and organizational skills,
and a structured work approach to develop practical solutions and focus on longer tasks. You'll also pursue new insights and constantly explore new ways to improve while respecting our clients, your colleagues, the local community, and the planet we live on.
Furthermore, you should have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on structures.
- A professional project management accreditation (preferred).
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in project design teams for delivery of infrastructure projects.
- Experience in coordinating & managing multi-discipline engineering design teams.
- Experience and familiarity with regional building/bridge codes and specifications.
Why work for COWI
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 4 weeks vacation to start
- Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
- Paid sick leave
- Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership
- Group RRSP program with company matching
- Personal and professional development fund
- 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
Base compensation: $90,000 to $123,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.
COWI's team in North America
Together with customers, partners, and colleagues, we shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish. We do that by co-creating sustainable and beautiful solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead.
With over 93 offices worldwide, COWI is a growing international consulting group. As a member of the North American team, you'll join our skilled experts and support projects across the transportation and energy sectors, including bridge, marine,
offshore wind and tunnels. We pride ourselves on delivering for our clients and the communities we serve.
Living up to our core values is a priority in the way we work. We collaborate with our customers, partners, and colleagues to connect people and places to create better solutions. We respect our environment and focus on assisting local communities thrive by creating opportunities. We are curious and forward-thinking as we pursue new knowledge and insights. Most importantly, We Care.
All we need from you is that you upload your CV in the link below. The application deadline is stated at the top of the page.
Equal-opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, 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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▶️ Project Engineer, for COWI in North America North Vancouver, BC Application Deadline 31 October 2024
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