Transportation Project Engineer - Mid Level

DOWL • Eugene, OR

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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. Transportation Planning and Design Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team! Summary Are you ready to make an impact on the roads, sidewalks, and bike paths that shape our communities? DOWL is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer 1 to join our innovative team and take on complex, high-profile projects that improve how people move every day. In this role, you’ll dive into a wide range of transportation design challenges; from local streets to major highways, using your expertise in CAD, 3D modeling, and engineering analysis. You’ll contribute to everything from technical reports and cost estimates to geometric layouts and stakeholder coordination. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who’s passionate about design, eager to grow, and excited to mentor others along the way. If you're a detail-oriented problem-solver with a strong work ethic, a drive to keep learning, and the skills to bring smart transportation solutions to life, we want to hear from you. Join DOWL and help engineer a safer, more connected tomorrow.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Proficient (if applicable)
• 3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Developing (if applicable)
• Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign)
• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes with advanced skill: AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced, Local Client - Advanced
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 6 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
• PE required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Responsibilities

• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Performs quality control technical checking of moderately complex deliverables
• Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments.
• Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.
• Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience: Technical reports and memos, Specifications, Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, Design documents and construction plans, Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic, Schedules - basic
• Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.
• Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
• Mentors others on above.
• Actively mentor others on interpreting design codes
• Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects.
• Leads client project meetings.
• Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
• Reviews the work of others.
• May perform some assistant project management tasks.
• Provides technical guidance on proposals.
• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

What This Job Offers

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