Civil Designer 2 (early career professional)

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.

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

Launch the next phase of your engineering career by joining our team as a Civil Designer 2, where you’ll gain hands-on experience delivering site development and civil engineering solutions that make a real impact. In this role, you’ll take on moderately complex calculations and comprehensive design tasks, all while developing your proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drafting fundamentals. With the guidance of a licensed professional engineer, you’ll make site visits, assist in coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies, prepare construction documents and cost estimates, and contribute to written technical reports. We’re looking for someone who brings a strong work ethic, sound judgment, a desire to learn, and excellent organizational and communication skills. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment where collaboration, feedback, and growth are valued. If you’re ready to expand your skills and take on exciting challenges in civil site design, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Developing


• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD/C3D, HydroCAD, AutoTurn/Vehicle Tracking) - Developing

Technical Expertise

• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals


• Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight


• Performs quality control of basic deliverables


• Eager to learn and expand skill set

Teamwork

Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, and retains information provided. Shares information with those less experienced.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others:

• 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)

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Understands and employs the following design codes:

• Local jurisdiction


• Local DOT


• PROWAG


• ASTM


• AWWA


• MUTCD


• DEQ

Client Interaction

Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy - work is supervised by more senior staff.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required


• Years of experience required: 2 years


• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• EIT/EI required


• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.  Position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites.