Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Summary

DOWL is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transportation Project Engineer 1 to lead the design and delivery of our most complex and impactful transportation projects. From highways and freeways to local streets, bike paths, and pedestrian infrastructure, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the transportation systems that connect communities. In this senior-level role, you’ll take ownership of advanced engineering calculations, 3D corridor modeling, geometric design, and project documentation, while also managing client coordination, cost estimating, and scope development.

You'll lead site visits, oversee CAD mark‑ups, and contribute to project specs and technical reports with precision and efficiency. We’re looking for a professional with mastery in design and drafting software, a strong work ethic, and the ability to mentor junior staff, provide quality control, and quickly learn and teach new design concepts.

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

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) – Advanced
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) – Advanced
• Market Sector Software (Micro Station 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)

• Mastery of technical fundamentals
• Highly efficient at providing technical solutions to the most complex challenges and guide others towards the same
• Works with market sector leaders to advance technical skills within the team
• Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables

Technical leader/mentor on large/complex projects, has excellent communication skills, answers questions from those with less experience, takes action based on the needs of the team.

Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:

• Technical reports and memos
• Specifications
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Breakdown of costs and scope of work – Advanced

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 in design code deviations and interpretation
• Understands limitations of design codes and when deviation from design codes is appropriate

Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Engages as industry expert on complex projects and pursuits. Leads technical aspects of project interviews. Mentors others on above.

Other duties as assigned.

Efficiently performs the most technically complex and demanding technical work without supervision. Reviews the work of others and mentors others on complex project tasks. May also perform assistant project management and project management duties as needed. May perform the role of project engineer on large and/or complex multi‑discipline projects. Leads technical approach 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…