Structural Designer; Entry level​/early career professional

Structural Designer (Entry Level/Early Career Professional)

Job Category:
Engineering

Requisition Number: STRUC
003195

Posted:
June 17, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

222 N. 32nd Street, Suite 700 Billings, MT 59101, USA

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.

Bridges and Structures With thousands of projects under our belt, we're proud to be a regional leader in concrete, steel, and timber bridges. Whether it is a single-span concrete bridge, a multiple-span curved steel girder bridge, or a historic bridge rehabilitation, our proven approach provides clients with creative, efficient solutions. Our structural design team offers decades of experience in both new and existing construction, specializing in public infrastructure and industrial structures.

If you are inspired to create real-life structures stemming as far back as childhood when you created them out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands, we'd love you to be a part of our team!

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.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• Market Sector Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or Micro Station) - Basic

• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Performs basic design tasks with oversight
• Basic understanding of technical writing skills
• Clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)

Works on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.

• Prepares quantity calculations
• Prepares structural calculations with oversight
• Edits boilerplate special provisions
• Develops contract plans and cost estimates with oversight

Basic understanding of scope, schedules, and budgets for simple tasks (i.e., identify when things are taking longer than planned).

Basic understanding of standard design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.).

Performs requested tasks with oversight. Seeks oversight before external communications.

Other duties as assigned.

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.

• Bachelor's Degree required;
  Master's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required: none
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: none

• EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire)
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.