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Who would imagine industry leaders to be so friendly and helpful? From the day Jessica Ng joined COWI in Vancouver as a bridge engineer in 2017, she has collaborated on a diverse range of bridge projects across North America.   "What I really like about working at COWI is that we strive to be industry leaders in areas like sustainability and digitalisation”, Jessica says. “Our aspiration is to fully transition to deliver all our projects using Bridge Information Modelling (BrIM), unlocking efficiencies and adding value for our clients.” “COWI has a long history of delivering quality work and fostering strong relationships with local customers. From designing iconic long-span cable-stayed bridges to rehabilitating historical structures customers know they can reach out to us for unique solutions," Jessica declares with confidence.   Another thing Jessica highlights when talking about her work is how she can always reach out to any colleague.   "I know that I can approach anyone, from the most junior to the most senior, for support," she shares. “There is always someone who can answer my questions or point me in the right direction.” “And thanks to our Early Careers Network (ECN), team members can access professional development opportunities, network across North America, and engage in regular social events. We also have plenty of opportunities to find common ground outside the office, whether it’s hiking the Grouse Grind, enjoying a Vancouver Whitecaps soccer game, or exploring the breathtaking mountains," Jessica adds.  With her positive attitude and her constant strive for better, we reckon, Jessica embodies our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement.   

Join us in celebrating Anne-Marie Langlois and her contributions to the infrastructure industry👏 We are happy to announce that Anne-Marie Langlois, Vice President and Head of Engineering at COWI in Canada is among the 11 finalists for the 2025 WIN Awards in the Emerging Leader category!🎉 Anne-Marie has more than 12 years of bridge engineering experience and has worked as a project manager on various projects within transportation structures, bridges and tunnels. She actively contributes to the development of service life design knowledge in North America through her involvement in the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code sub-committee. The WIN Awards Program recognizes the contributions of exceptional women in the Canadian infrastructure industry and the awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 24th – fingers crossed!💫

Upptäck Karlstadbenet – en revolutionerande satsning på Sveriges elnät! Läs om hur vi framtidssäkrar energiförsörjningen. 

The world is going electric ⚡This requires more wind power and transmission lines 🔋This transition is as important as ever, and there is a lot to do. Which is why we are excited to welcome Thor Ugelvig Petersen as Senior Market Director for Renewable Energy, Offshore and Grid Transmission at COWI. He brings 15 years of experience from the offshore industry, including from more than 55 offshore wind farm projects globally, and with several positions in organisations and the consulting engineering industry. Thor joins current Senior Market Director Sebastian Flores, and together they will continue forming long-lasting relations with COWI's customers, ensuring innovative and cost-effective solutions. “I’m eager to start working with the team and make a positive difference to our customers. I particularly look forward to working with the connection between the great technical excellence in COWI and the needs in the market”, Thor says. Thor Ugelvig Petersen will join COWI in June.

Missed our webinar on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) this morning? No need to worry! Denmark aims to cut emissions by 70% by 2030 and reach climate neutrality by 2045. CCS is key, with over 5 billion EUR in public funding allocated. But beyond storage, captured CO₂ is crucial for green methanol, e-SAF, and other synthetic fuels—powering hard-to-electrify sectors. Scaling CCS isn’t just about the technology—it’s about aligning the entire value chain. What’s the price of CO₂? What drives costs? How do we build a robust CCUS ecosystem? We explored these questions with industry leaders: Kathrine Høeg Johansen, Program Director, Ørsted, Kalundborg CO2 Hub Soeren Reinhold Poulsen, Head of Producing Asset and CCS, Ineos Denmark Jens Ole Madsen, Market Director, Green Fuels, COWI Find link to the webinar in the comment below 👇

How to build a bridge in 40 seconds? Surprise! Obviously, it didn’t take 40 seconds, but nonetheless, as the timelapse video illustrates; time, planning and execution were of the essence building the arch bridge spanning a busy highway in Aalborg, Denmark. Safe and seamless assembling of large concrete arches and azobe sections with minimum disruption to traffic is testament to excellent planning and collaboration between MT Højgaard Danmark, Vejdirektoratet, and COWI, with Arkitema’s innovative design redefining the initial vision for the bridge. “The decision to make an arch bridge was the result of an insightful workshop with specialists from both the Danish Road Directorate and COWI. Not only does the design enable a minimum disruption of traffic during construction our initial considerations have also guided our choice of materials and reduced material usage leading the entire project in a more sustainable direction”, says Kristian Riis Ruby, Associate Project Director at COWI. The arch bridge seamlessly connects two campuses on each side of the road and is used by students and pedestrians daily.

Vi behöver bli fler ingenjörer i Stenungsund! Se lediga tjänster och ansök här: https://lnkd.in/dVSyWqva COWI är på en spännande tillväxtresa, och nu söker vi fler drivna ingenjörer inom industri. Hos oss får du: ✅ Arbeta med några av branschens mest intressanta industriprojekt ✅ En kultur där samarbete, innovation och utveckling står i fokus ✅ Möjligheten att påverka och forma din egen karriär Har du frågor? Kontakta Goce Kostovski, Jennica Lindén eller Stefan Andersson

Did you know Iceland produces all its electricity from renewable energy?  A whopping 70% comes from hydropower plants, while the remaining 30% is generated from geothermal energy sources. Good thing the new contract for the 65 MW expansion of the Sigalda hydropower station for Landsvirkjun is staying true to this commitment to our environment. 🌍 Supporting the country’s green transition, meeting increased household demand for energy and assist in the growth of the seafood industry and agriculture is the driving force behind the Sigalda and the Hvammsvirkjun hydropower projects. We are very excited to be a part of this important journey with our customer and the country. Eysteinn Einarsson, Project Manager at Landsvirkjun says that “once completed, the 215 MW plant will add increased flexibility in energy supply and enable us to better meet peak demand. By making better use of the increased water flow, we are fulfilling our role of sustainable utilization, value creation, and efficiency as guiding principles.” 📷 Sigalda hydropower plant after expansion.

“I joined in on the gravel hype back in 2022 after watching a lot of YouTube videos about the big gravel races in the United States. I was starting to miss the sensation of competitive bike racing, after I ended my road racing career back in 2017. I did a few races in 2022 without much luck, and in 2023 I took a break from racing as I started my first ever full-time job as an engineer in COWI. But in the 2024 season, I really hit my stride in gravel racing, winning four races including the Danish championship for my age group, and competing at the world championship at the end of September, which is something I never got to do in my road racing career. Doing off-road racing means that there is always a risk of mechanical issues, such as punctures or broken gears. This can be very frustrating to deal with, but when racing gravel, it is important to keep calm, fix whatever has gone wrong and keep racing until the end, as you can always make up ground again due to the hard nature of most gravel courses. Problem solving is also a huge part of being an engineer, so this is the mentality I try to live by in my work and when I bike. When I meet an obstacle, it’s important to take a step back and find the best solution to the problem and try to cross the finish line in the best way possible.” -Emil Bækhøj Halvorsen, engineer and Danish champion in gravel biking 🚴♀️

Cutting-edge university hospital gives 838,000 people access to better healthcare 🩺 Zealand University Hospital in Køge is destined to become the main medical facility for the Region of Zealand in Denmark. Ensuring more than 838,000 people access to a cutting-edge facility will improve the healthcare offering substantially. “People everywhere deserve the best possible healthcare, so for COWI it is a privilege to put our expertise and capacity within large-scale health, pharma and life science projects at the service of the Region Zealand and the public. Thanks to our specialised skillset, and with our strong focus on sustainability and digitalisation, we have helped Region Zealand secure quality across this project, “ says Jasper Kyndi, Executive Business Development Director at COWI. To prepare the hospital's staff for the use of the new hospital, COWI has assisted the client's organisation, ’New Zealand University Hospital’ (Nyt SUH), in producing informational videos based on the BIM models used in the project. The videos showcase a floor with patient rooms to give a clear impression of the future real-life conditions in the hospital. Likewise, interactive 3D virtual reality (VR) models of the project and immersive 360° VR images have been created to give the healthcare professionals a clear impression of their future work facilities at the new hospital before it is finished, securing a smooth transition. With 130,000 m² of new construction and 55,000 m² of existing buildings undergoing different degrees of renovation, the new hospital spaces prioritise patient comfort, safety and well-being.  The project is set to finish in 2027.