Specification Writer 2 - Civil Engineering (EI)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documents outlining the requirements and standards for various civil and environmental projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure specifications are clear, accurate, and aligned with client and company expectations.
• Ensure specifications comply with client standards, revise existing specifications to meet current project needs, interpret technical drawings to incorporate relevant details.
• Perform quality control within DOWL’s quality program and the project contract.
• Facilitate meetings with engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Create and manage client-specific templates.
• Calculate construction quantities and estimate construction costs.
• Prepare project correspondence.

Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Software: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), DevelopingMarket Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D), DevelopingMarket Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) (if applicable), Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign).
• Previous experience in specification writing, technical writing, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other documentation tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Developing proficiency with editing special provisions for at least one Pacific Northwest DOT and be able to quickly learn DOWL’s other client specification requirements.
• Able 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2 years of experience required; 1 year with advanced degree.
• EIT/EI required.
• Valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes.

Skills

• Basic technical expertise.
• Advanced understanding of technical writing skills.
• Understanding of AASHTO and FHWA design codes.
• Moderate understanding of local client regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to predict the level of effort for individual tasks and deliver tasks within that level of effort.
• Ability to monitor results on moderately complex projects.

Benefits

DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families. DOWL offers a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution). Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, paid time off, paid holidays.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $71,209.08 - $106,813.61. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

Schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals being on first day of employment. Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL.