Transportation Design Engineer (Mid level)

DOWL•Vancouver, WA

3d•$77,283 - $115,925

About The Position

DOWL is looking for a skilled and motivated Transportation Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering impactful transportation projects—from neighborhood sidewalks and bike paths to major highways and interchanges. In this role, you’ll perform moderate to advanced engineering calculations, develop 2D and 3D roadway designs, conduct corridor modeling, and support the full design process including technical documentation, cost estimating, and client coordination. You’ll bring a solid foundation in CAD drafting and design software, along with a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and a passion for continuous learning. This position offers opportunities to mentor junior team members, contribute to high-profile projects, and grow your expertise with limited oversight in a supportive, collaborative environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your transportation engineering career and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve, join DOWL and help us design the roads, trails, and systems of tomorrow.

Requirements

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Developing
Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Developing (if applicable)
3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Basic (if applicable)
Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign)
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 technical checking of basic deliverables
Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports
Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks.
Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.
Produces the following independently: Technical reports and memos, Specifications, Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, Design documents and construction plans
Exhibits Understanding Budget and Schedule
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: AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced, Local Client - Advanced
Frequent client communications.
Resolves issues on small projects.
Attends client meetings and consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).
Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector.
Operates with a moderate level of autonomy.
May assist with some assistant project management tasks.
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 moderate to advanced engineering calculations
Develop 2D and 3D roadway designs
Conduct corridor modeling
Support the full design process including technical documentation, cost estimating, and client coordination
Mentor junior team members
Contribute to high-profile projects

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