Bridge Engineering Manager (Head of Discipline) Regular, Full-time Do you want to be a key leader at one of the premier engineering consulting firms in bridge infrastructure in Alberta? Can you inspire and lead a team of skilled engineers while managing diverse bridge projects from concept through completion? COWI is proud to offer an exciting leadership opportunity for a Bridge Engineering Manager based in our established Edmonton office.

This role offers a compelling chance to manage and develop COWI’s bridge engineering presence in Alberta while partnering closely with technical leaders and bridge teams across Canada. In this pivotal position, you will guide and develop a skilled team of bridge engineers primarily located in Edmonton and Calgary. Your guidance will be essential in executing a diverse array of bridge infrastructure projects, promoting innovation at every stage.

You will play an significant part in COWI’s leadership team, directly reporting to the Vice President, Head of Engineering Canada, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of your team. Additionally, you will oversee both the technical delivery and business development of bridge projects in Alberta, using your skills to ensure project excellence, expand client relationships, and support the sustained growth of COWI’s bridge engineering practice.

People Management

Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend competitive salaries based on contributions and results. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the team. Build a diverse and inclusive team, serving as an ambassador for COWI’s values.

Project Delivery

Serve as project manager, design manager, or technical specialist on diverse projects for public, private, or contractor partners. Project will vary in size and complexity.



Provide design management and technical support to ensure effective project delivery.

Oversee the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents. Contribute to business development and marketing efforts in Alberta, pursuing project opportunities and representing the Company in external settings, such as technical committees, conferences, seminars, qualified bodies, and business groups Like us, you believe that leadership success comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering A minimum of 12 years of experience in Bridge Design and Project Management in the consulting environment Experience in leading bridge projects with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, the City of Edmonton, and the City of Calgary Significant background in managing projects and overseeing teams, with a focus on relevant technical engineering knowledge.

Experience in team development, with skills in mentoring, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to team members. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with effective time management abilities and the capacity to thrive in an environment with evolving priorities and innovation. At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world.

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. 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. To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We invest in our people’s professional and personal well‑being.

Flexible working arrangement Full time hires get minimum 4 weeks vacation to start Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave Annual Fitness spending account. 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 Frequent social events 152,000 to $234,000 for the Edmonton office only. 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.

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, 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. #

📌 Regional Bridge Engineering Manager (Alberta), for COWI in North America (Edmonton)
🏢 COWI
📍 Edmonton