Bridge Hydraulics Specialist, for COWI in North America

Bridge Hydraulics Engineer
Tallahassee, FL

Part-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!

Together we shape the future
To add depth to our pre-eminent Coastal Engineering Practice, we are looking for a Bridge Hydraulics Specialist to join our team. You are going to work closely with a team of experts and will report to the Head of Discipline.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead hydraulic and hydrologic modelling (HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, SRH-2D) for bridge and waterway projects.
• Develop design recommendations for waterway openings, scour countermeasures, culverts, and drainage systems.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables-hydraulic reports, scour calculations, modelling files, and permitting documentation.
• Coordinate closely with structural, roadway, and geotechnical teams to integrate hydraulic requirements into design.
• Manage permitting tasks (USACE, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR, state environmental agencies) and respond to reviewer comments.
• Conduct field inspections to assess scour, channel stability, debris, and hydraulics-related risks.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct QA/QC reviews, and support proposals and client meetings as technical lead.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success 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 have:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering; PE licensure in the State of Ohio required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• 10+ years' experience in bridge hydraulics/H&H design for state DOT or transportation projects.
• Advanced proficiency with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, HY-8, and other standard hydraulic modelling tools.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, FHWA HEC manuals (HEC-18, 20, 23), and state DOT hydraulics guidelines.
• Proven experience performing scour analyses, floodplain studies, and complex waterway evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality hydraulic reports and present technical content to clients and agencies.
• Experience with federal/state permitting processes (e.g., USACE 404/401, FEMA floodplain submissions).

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 want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working conditions
• Top up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Annual Fitness spending account. 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
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Frequent social events

Got more questions?
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.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.
We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.

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