Senior Transportation Project Engineer

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.

Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team!

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. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and passion to a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at DOWL and on the future of transportation infrastructure.

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 (Microstation 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 guides 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, answer questions from those with less experience, take 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
• Schedules - Advanced
• Proposals - 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…