Civil Design Engineer (mid level career)

DOWL•Vancouver, WA

5d•$79,988 - $119,982

About The Position

Why DOWL? 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, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued—we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families.â¯ DOWL offers a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution) . Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, â¯paid time off, paid holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals being on first day of employment. â¯Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL . The salary range for this position is $79,988.28 - $119,982.42. Site Design At DOWL, you'll be part of a team that delivers a full spectrum of civil engineering services to both public and private clients - making a meaningful impact on communities and infrastructure across the region. We take pride in our ability to solve complex planning, environmental, and design challenges, navigate funding and permitting hurdles, and guide projects from concept through construction with precision and care. Our strong reputation is built on a commitment to quality and the personal attention we bring to every project. If you're passionate about creating practical, lasting solutions and want to grow with a company that values both technical excellence and client relationships, we invite you to join us. Summary Are you a civil engineer ready to take the next step in your career and lead meaningful site development projects? We’re looking for a mid-level Civil Design Engineer to join our growing team and take on a key role in delivering comprehensive design and engineering solutions with limited oversight. In this position, you’ll perform full design calculations, demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and apply sound judgment and technical expertise across a variety of civil engineering and site development projects. You’ll also conduct site visits, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, prepare construction documents and cost estimates, and contribute to written reports. We value professionals who bring a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a passion for learning and mentorship. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where you can refine your skills, take on leadership responsibilities, and contribute to impactful projects, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) - Proficient
Market Sector Software (AutoCAD/C3D, HydroCAD, AutoTurn/Vehicle Tracking) - Developing Technical Expertise
Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
Performs moderately complex design tasks independently; effectively divides projects into individual tasks
Leads technical effort on small projects
Performs quality control of basic deliverables
Team player able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks.
Anticipate the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.
Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort.
Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
Proficiently selects from and employs the following design codes: Local jurisdiction, Local DOT, PROWAG, ASTM, AWWA, MUTCD, DEQ
Frequent client communications.
Resolves issues on small projects.
Attends client meetings.
Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).
Bachelor's Degree required
Years of experience required: 4 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years
PE required
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Responsibilities

Perform full design calculations
Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Apply sound judgment and technical expertise across a variety of civil engineering and site development projects
Conduct site visits
Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies
Prepare construction documents and cost estimates
Contribute to written reports
Identify design criteria
Site layout and grading
Utility plans and profiles
Street plans and profiles
Tentative plans
Permitting exhibits
Construction plans
Traffic control plans
Erosion control plans
Quantity takeoffs
Specifications
Technical reports and memos
Storm calculations
ADA designs
Offsite improvements designs
Permit applications
Construction details and notes
Services during construction (RFI and submittal review, construction observation and inspection, and record drawings)
Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector.
May assist with some project management tasks.

Benefits

High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution)
Flexible spending account
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care account
Employee assistance program
A 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching
Profit sharing
Student debt repayment
Paid time off
Paid holidays