Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1)

DOWL • Salem, OR

5h • Onsite

About The Position

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 is responsible for performing engineering tasks related to structural design and analysis under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, the ability to quickly learn and apply technical concepts, and effective collaboration with team members. The position may also involve assisting with construction support, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic.
• Market Sector Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or MicroStation) - Basic.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of technical writing skills.
• Clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.).
• Basic understanding of scope, schedules, and budgets for simple tasks (i.e., identify when things are taking longer than planned).
• Basic understanding of standard design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic design tasks with oversight.
• Prepares quantity calculations.
• Prepares structural calculations with oversight.
• Edits boilerplate special provisions.
• Develops contract plans and cost estimates with oversight.
• Works on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.
• Performs requested tasks with oversight.
• Seeks oversight before external communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great benefits.
• Support your growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level