DOWL ยท 3 hours ago
Civil Designer (EIT)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. The Civil Designer (EIT) is responsible for performing moderately complex calculations and comprehensive design services for a variety of civil engineering and site development projects.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Perform moderately complex calculations and comprehensive design services for a variety of civil engineering and site development projects
Make site visits, coordinate with clients and approval agencies, prepare construction documents, estimate construction costs, and prepare written reports
Identify design criteria, 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, ADA designs, offsite improvements designs, permit applications, construction details and notes, services during construction (RFI and submittal review, construction observation and inspection, and record drawings)
Perform quality control of basic deliverables
Respond to emails, attend meetings, and answer questions/comments with limited autonomy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Years of experience required: 2 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year
EIT/EI required
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Developing
Market Sector Software (AutoCAD/C3D, HydroCAD, AutoTurn/Vehicle Tracking) - Developing
Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight
Performs quality control of basic deliverables
Eager to learn and expand skill set
Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, and retains information provided
Produces The Following Under Limited Direction/oversight From Others: Identify design criteria, 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, ADA designs, Offsite improvements designs, Permit applications, Construction details and notes, Services during construction (RFI and submittal review, construction observation and inspection, and record drawings)
Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets
Understands And Employs The Following Design Codes: Local jurisdiction, Local DOT, PROWAG, ASTM, AWWA, MUTCD, DEQ
Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy
Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector
Operates with limited autonomy - work is supervised by more senior staff
Company
DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering company that offers planning, surveying, and civil services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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