Transportation Project Engineer - Mid-Level

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.

Transportation Planning and Design

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!

Summary

DOWL is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Project Engineer 2 to take the lead on some of the most exciting and complex transportation infrastructure projects in the region. From bike paths and local roads to freeways and multimodal facilities, you’ll play a key role in shaping how communities move and connect. In this role, you’ll lead engineering calculations, alternatives analysis, and 2D / 3D design efforts across high-impact projects. You’ll conduct site visits, produce CAD mark-ups, perform corridor modeling, write technical reports and specs, estimate costs, and interface directly with clients and stakeholders. You’ll also be responsible for scope and budget documentation and project coordination efforts from start to finish.

We’re looking for someone with highly advanced proficiency in design software, a strong work ethic, and the ability to quickly master and teach new design concepts with minimal oversight. If you have a passion for innovation, mentoring others, and delivering high-quality, community-focused transportation solutions, you’ll thrive in this role.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

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.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Advanced
• Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Advanced (if applicable)
• 3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Proficient (if applicable)
• Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign)

Technical Expertise

Teamwork

Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.

Project Delivery

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

Understanding Budget and Schedule

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.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Client Interaction

Frequent direct communications with clients on large / complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Participates in project interviews.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work / Accountability

Primarily performs advanced technical tasks on complex, demanding projects for the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. Mentors others with less experience. May perform assistant project management services. May perform the role of project engineer on multidisciplinary projects. Provides technical guidance on proposals.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor :

Education and / or Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.