DOWL · 2 hours ago
Bridge & Structures Project Engineer (Mid to Senior level)
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. As a Bridge and Structures Project Engineer, you will take charge of design and analysis on impactful engineering projects, serve as engineer-of-record, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with seasoned professionals.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Independently model complex structures
Model very complex structures with mentoring (i.e., multi-modal, non-linear)
Writes clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)
Performs complex structural design tasks independently
Independently checks basic designs
Prepares simple memos
Divides complex projects into manageable tasks
Leads design efforts as engineer-of-record on a variety of projects
Leads complex technical reports
Reviews memos and reports deliverables
Mentors others on design tasks
Contributes to proposals
Leads structural design teams (3-5 people) to complete structural tasks
Prepares structural calculations and cost estimates independently
Creates CAD markups
Writes technical specifications and develops contract plans independently
Assembles structural calculation books
Oversees file management
Actively mentors others
Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks
Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks
Mentors others on above
Answers questions and resolves issues related to individual design tasks
Resolves project issues on moderate to complex projects
Interacts with clients in project meetings
Consistently uses appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone) and understands appropriate messaging
Understands legal risks
May perform some project management tasks
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Years of experience required: 6 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
PE required; SE preferred
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Strong knowledge of the International Building Code
Strong knowledge of ASCE 7 standards
Advanced understanding of structural analysis software
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
Expert understanding of technical writing
Advanced understanding of multi-discipline project delivery
Expert understanding of standard design codes
Ability to independently model complex structures
Ability to lead design efforts as engineer-of-record on a variety of projects
Ability to prepare structural calculations and cost estimates independently
Ability to write technical specifications and develop contract plans independently
Ability to oversee file management
Ability to mentor others on design tasks
Ability to interact with clients in project meetings
Ability to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget
Ability to perform advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects
Ability to oversee team operations and the daily workflow of the team
Ability to communicate information from leadership to employees and vice versa
Ability to monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Ability to set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision
Ability to provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
Ability to decide on reward and promotion based on performance
Ability to handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Company
DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering company that offers planning, surveying, and civil services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Fox
Retired Chief Operating Officer
Ali Alsaleh, MBA
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-06-12
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