Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1)

DOWL • Bellevue, WA

3d

About The Position

The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 performs structural design and analysis engineering tasks under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. The role calls for strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to learn and apply technical concepts and engineering skills. The employee works collaboratively, applies constructive feedback, and seeks guidance from experienced team members as needed. The position may also involve assisting with construction support, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks.

The role performs basic technical work on projects in support of experienced staff and operates with minimal autonomy under close supervision. Work includes basic structural design tasks, calculations, quantity calculations, contract plans and cost estimates, and editing standard special provisions. The employee also supports project delivery and client tasks with oversight.

DOWL is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with civil engineering and related services, including transportation and structures. Its bridge and structures practice works on concrete, steel, and timber bridges, new and existing construction, public infrastructure, and industrial structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• EIT/EI required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of technical writing and clear internal communication, including emails and meeting minutes.
• Basic understanding of project scope, schedules, and budgets for simple tasks.
• Basic understanding of standard design codes such as AASHTO, ACI, and AISC.
• Ability to work well with others, apply constructive criticism, learn new skills, and seek guidance when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic proficiency with market-sector software such as MathCAD, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic structural design tasks with oversight.
• Prepare quantity calculations and structural calculations with oversight.
• Edit boilerplate special provisions.
• Develop contract plans and cost estimates with oversight.
• Perform simple project tasks while keeping track of scope, schedules, and budgets, and identify when work is taking longer than planned.
• Work on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.
• Complete requested client tasks with oversight and seek oversight before external communications.
• Assist with construction support assignments, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• High-deductible health plan with a Health Savings Account, including an employer contribution.
• Flexible spending account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Dependent care account.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching.
• Profit sharing.
• Student debt repayment.
• Paid time off, accruing at a minimum of 16 days per year starting on the first day of employment.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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