Water Resources Designer

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.

Water is refreshing, one drop at a time, and non-threatening. But when you look at places like the Grand Canyon, carved out by the power of water, communities around the world ravaged by floods, or waterways polluted by poorly managed run‑off, it's evident that managing and protecting our natural waterways is serious business. Our Surface Water experts are experienced in the latest practices, modeling software, and federal, state, and local regulations to help address flooding and drainage issues, protecting rivers and streams, and planning for all of our clients’ water‑management needs.

Join our team and be one of the People Who Make it Happen!

The Water Resources Designer 1 assists with basic planning, analysis, and design for a variety of water resource projects including irrigation canals, dams, storm drainage systems, stream restoration and fish passage, bridges and culverts, and more. Duties will include assisting with basic field investigations and inspections, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, watershed modeling, alternatives analysis, design and drafting, cost estimating, technical report writing, and other tasks as assigned.

The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, a desire to learn new design concepts, and have good organizational and communication skills. A Water Resources Designer 1 should demonstrate basic proficiency with drafting and design software and be able to quickly learn and apply 2D and 3D design concepts. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

This position will work under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.

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) - Basic
• Market Sector Software - Basic

• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks assigned with oversight from others
• Performs self-review of basic deliverables
• Motivated to learn new technical skills through self‑study and mentoring

Functions in a supporting role on a project team. Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Is motivated to grow skills and help the team.

Participates in tasks and produces the following with close direction/oversight from others:

• Site investigations
• Design calculations
• Technical reports and memos
• Exhibits and figures
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Presentation content and slides
• Construction inspection of designed components

Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Self‑monitors budgets and schedules for simple project tasks assigned.

Basic ability to read and interpret applicable design standards and technical guidance documents identified by more senior staff.

Infrequent direct client interaction. Read emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.

Other duties as assigned.

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy…