Transportation Project Engineer - Mid-Level

DOWL is a consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, transportation planning, and design. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Project Engineer 2 to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects in the region.

DOWL is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Project Engineer 2 to take the lead on some of the most exciting and complex transportation infrastructure projects in the region. From bike paths and local roads to freeways and multimodal facilities, you’ll play a key role in shaping how communities move and connect. In this role, you’ll lead engineering calculations, alternatives analysis, and 2D/3D design efforts across high-impact projects.

You’ll conduct site visits, produce CAD mark-ups, perform corridor modeling, write technical reports and specs, estimate costs, and interface directly with clients and stakeholders. You’ll also be responsible for scope and budget documentation and project coordination efforts from start to finish.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) – Advanced
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) – Advanced
• Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and Open Roads) – Advanced (if applicable)
• 3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) – Proficient (if applicable)
• Task Specific (e.g., Auto Turn, Guide Sign)

• Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
• Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
• Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
• Leads internal mentoring
• Performs quality control technical checking of complex deliverables

Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.

• Technical reports and memos
• Specifications
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Breakdown of costs and scope of work – Proficient
• Schedules – Proficient
• Proposal technical approach

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks and projects. 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.

• Expertly interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes:
• AASHTO and FHWA – Advanced
• Local Client – Advanced
• Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes
• Understands limitations of design codes

Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Participates in project interviews.

Other duties as assigned.

Primarily performs advanced technical tasks on complex, demanding projects for the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. Mentors others with less experience. May perform assistant project management services. May perform the role of project engineer on multidisciplinary projects. 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