Civil Project Engineer

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

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.

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.

The Civil Project Engineer 1 is responsible for performing complete calculations and comprehensive design services for a variety of civil engineering and site development projects with little to no oversight. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, demonstrate a desire to learn new design concepts, apply judgement and discretion, and have excellent organizational and communication skills.

A successful Civil Project Engineer 1 demonstrates advanced proficiency with drafting fundamentals and AutoCAD Civil 3D design software. Other duties include making site visits, coordinating with clients and approval agencies, preparing complex construction documents, estimating construction costs and, preparing complex written reports. They also delegate tasks and mentor those with less experience. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

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) - Proficient

• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables

Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Independent thinker and provides clear communication and direction to others and takes responsibility for their results.

Produces the following independently and oversee others with less experience:

• 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)

Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.;
Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentors others on above. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.

Interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes with advanced skill;

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

Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes; understands limitations of design codes.

Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging. Understands legal risks.

Other duties as assigned.

Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks.

May be a supervisor:

• 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…