Structural Project Engineer

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.

With thousands of projects under our belt, we’re proud to be a regional leader in heavy, unoccupied civil structures such as water reservoirs, pump stations, bridges, port and marine facilities, and other significant concrete, masonry, steel and timber structures. Our structural design team offers decades of experience in both new and existing construction, specializing in public infrastructure and industrial structures.

Bring your structural expertise to a leadership role as a Structural Project Engineer. You will take charge of design and analysis on impactful engineering projects, serve as engineer‑of‑record, and apply your strong knowledge of the International Building Code and ASCE 7 standards to deliver code‑compliant solutions. You’ll mentor junior staff while collaborating with seasoned professionals to continually grow your expertise. If you’re a licensed Professional Engineer—either in your primary state of practice or able to obtain licensure within six months—and ready to lead with confidence, contribute to complex infrastructure, and expand your influence in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Licensure as a Structural Engineer is preferred but not required. This position can be based out of our Billings, Helena, Bozeman, Lake Oswego, Eugene, Salem, or Vancouver office locations.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD software
• Advanced understanding of structural analysis software (RISA, ENERCALC, SAP
  2000, L‑Pile, PYWall)
• Independently model complex structures for vertical and lateral (wind and seismic) loads using multi‑model and non‑linear methods

• Solid understanding of structural engineering fundamentals
• Expert familiarity with governing codes for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structural design
• Independently perform seismic analysis and design on Risk Category III and IV steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures following ASCE‑7 requirements
• Write clear internal and external communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)
• Perform complex structural design tasks independently
• Independently check structural designs performed by other engineers
• Expert understanding of technical writing and preparation of technical memorandums
• Divide complex projects into manageable tasks
• Lead design efforts as engineer‑of‑record on a variety of projects
• Lead complex technical reports
• Review technical memorandums and engineering reports
• Mentor others on engineering design tasks
• Contribute to project proposals

Leads structural design teams (3‑5 people) to complete structural tasks. Structures lead overseeing delivery of structural work on multi‑discipline projects.

• Prepare structural calculations and cost estimates independently
• Create CAD markups of structural details
• Write technical specifications and develop contract plans independently; assemble structural calculation books
• Oversee file management
• Advanced understanding of multi‑discipline project delivery
• Actively mentor others

Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets (e.g., estimate schedule for complex tasks); able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Develop budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Break down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentor others on these activities. Prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.

Expert understanding of standard design codes; actively mentor others on interpreting design…