Resident Engineer, for COWI in North America

Resident Engineer- Geotechnical
Washington D.C.
Regular Full-Time
On-site

Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges deep below the surface Can you bridge the gap between design and construction ensuring every technical detail and safety standard is meticulously executed on-site Are you a skilled Civil Engineer ready to represent the consultant team on one of the regions most technically demanding tunnel projects

If youre looking to bring your geotechnical skills field leadership capabilities and problem-solving mindset to a project that involves intricate engineering tasks wed love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of COWIs journey in shaping sustainable infrastructure.

Contribute to a world where communities and individuals thrive together
We are seeking a highly motivated Construction Cost Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team for delivery of small medium and large-scale projects. You will work closely with a team of experts working alongside our customers on some of North Americas most significant projects. You will work as part of the Owners Representative Construction Management team to manage construction of heavy-civil public works projects.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Serve as the primary on-site representative and liaison between DJV and CJV site management ensuring all works align with the RFC design documents specifications and design intent.
• Provide technical oversight and design verification reviewing submittals RFIs and NCRs and coordinating responses with the design team and Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Monitor geotechnical and structural instrumentation data daily assess results against design parameters and coordinate with instrumentation and design teams as needed.
• Supervise and verify TBM-related SOE excavation jet grouting and waterproofing works to ensure compliance with approved designs and geotechnical recommendations.
• Offer on-site technical interpretation and clarification of design drawings and facilitate timely design clarifications or revisions during TBM operations.
• Ensure all design updates deviations and corrective actions are properly documented communicated and approved prior to implementation.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project reporting including daily/weekly progress logs monthly DSDC and DJV reports and as-built documentation with traceable records of all coordination and approvals.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
The first step to growth in this role is that you are eager 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 relate to the following:

• Civil Engineer with 1015 years experience overseeing large-scale tunnel or underground infrastructure projects as a consultants representative.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical contractual and quality aspects of geotechnical or structural works from design through construction.
• Proficient knowledge of TBM operations SOE systems jet grouting and waterproofing methods used in tunnel construction.
• Extensive expertise in design verification submittal/RFI/NCR review and coordinating effectively with design and construction teams (DJV/CJV setup preferred).
• Proficiency in interpreting geotechnical instrumentation data and correlating it to design intent and field performance.
• Effective communication coordination and reporting skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach to documentation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in DC or eligibility to obtain one within 3 months of appointment.

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. 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 8000 people who bring their skills in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a rewarding paycheck. We support 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 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

Base compensation- $121600 - $193800 for Seattle location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education experience skill set and/or location

Got more questions
Get to know us even better at our website where you can learn more about our projects our strategy what we want to achieve 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 gender national origin age disability or 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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