Senior Concrete Design Specialist (Civil Structures)

Application deadline

13 September 2026

Recruitment type

Full-Time, Permanent

Country

Denmark

Location

Lyngby

Req. ID

61426

Do you want to work on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in Denmark and internationally? Are you passionate about concrete design and motivated by solving challenging engineering problems? Then this could be your next opportunity at COWI.

At COWI, we are looking for a Senior Concrete Design Specialist to strengthen our expertise within complex concrete structures and large infrastructure projects within major bridges, large tunnels, marine structures. You will become part of a highly skilled team working across disciplines and geographies, delivering solutions that make a lasting difference to the way people and societies connect

Turn challenges into sustainable solutions

As a Senior Concrete Design Specialist, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects. You will work with complex concrete structures where sound engineering judgement, technical expertise and close collaboration are essential. You will contribute to projects from early concept and design through to detailed design and construction support, working closely with colleagues, clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and performing structural design of complex concrete structures
• Developing robust and constructable solutions for large infrastructure projects
• Providing specialist expertise within concrete design and structural engineering
• Taking technical responsibility for design packages and contributing to design management
• Supporting project teams with technical advice, reviews and engineering assessments
• Collaborating with structural, geotechnical, architectural and other engineering disciplines
• Participating in client dialogue and technical discussions with contractors and project partners
• Contributing to technical development, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within our concrete and structural engineering community
• Supporting the development of less experienced engineers and sharing your expertise across the organisation

Your skills. Our team. Together, we design the future.

To succeed in this role, you have a strong technical background in structural engineering and extensive experience with concrete design and major structures. You are comfortable working on complex projects where technical challenges require both specialist knowledge and practical engineering judgement. Experience from projects such as bridges, tunnels, marine structures, transportation infrastructure, large foundations or other complex concrete structures will be highly relevant. You are motivated by working side by side with 100+ talented professionals in Lyngby to create innovative solutions and shape the future of major structures.

On top of that you have:

• A Master degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred or a similar discipline
• Significant professional experience with structural design from civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles, analysis and relevant design standards
• Experience taking technical responsibility for complex design tasks or packages
• The ability to understand complex problems and translate them into practical, high-quality solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and/or international project teams
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing actively to a team

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 for 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 Scandinavia, 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.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, Mette Gutte, at mtgt@cowi.com or Head of Discipline Major Structures, Rúben Marques Murargi, at rumu@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.

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 up teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.

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.