Civil Design Engineer

309 SW 6th Ave
Suite 700
Portland, OR 97204, 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.

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.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Civil Design Engineer to join our team and lead the design of a wide range of site development and civil engineering projects. In this role, you’ll take ownership of comprehensive design tasks and full calculations with limited oversight, applying your expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and your solid grasp of drafting fundamentals to deliver high-quality solutions.

You’ll have the opportunity to make site visits, coordinate with clients and approval agencies, prepare construction documents and cost estimates, and contribute to technical reports. We're seeking someone who brings sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for continuous learning. As a Civil Design Engineer, you’ll also help guide and mentor junior staff while working in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, feedback, and professional growth.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute meaningfully to impactful projects, we encourage you to apply.

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.

• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD/C3D, Hydro
  
  CAD, Auto Turn/Vehicle Tracking) - Developing

• Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs moderately complex design tasks independently; effectively divides projects into individual tasks
• Leads technical effort on small projects
• Performs quality control of basic deliverables

Team player able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipate the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.

Produces the following independently:

• 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
• Construction details and notes
• Services during construction (RFI and submittal review, construction observation and inspection, and record drawings)

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.

Proficiently selects from and employs the following design codes:

• Local jurisdiction
• Local DOT
• PROWAG
• ASTM
• AWWA
• MUTCD
• DEQ

Frequent client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attends client meetings. Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication…