Transportation Design Engineer (Mid level)
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)
- - Proficient
- Market Sector Software
- AutoCAD C3D
- Developing
- (if applicable)
- Microstation Connect and OpenRoads
- Developing
- (if applicable)
- Technical Expertise
- Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
- Performs moderately complex design tasks independently
- Effectively divides projects into individual tasks
- Leads technical effort on small projects
- Performs quality control technical checking of basic deliverables
- Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports
- Teamwork
- Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks
- Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results
- Project Delivery
- Produces The Following Independently
- Technical reports and memos
- Specifications
- Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
- Design documents and construction plans
- Exhibits Understanding Budget and Schedule
- Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort
- Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects
- Industry Standards and Regulations
- Proficiently Selects From And Employs The Following Design Codes
- AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced
- Local Client - Advanced
- Client Interaction
- Frequent client communications
- Resolves issues on small projects
- Attends client meetings
- Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person)
- Other
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Years of experience required: 4 years
- Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- PE required
Qualifications
Pay
The salary range for this position is $77,283.00 - 115,925.00. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
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.
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.
About the Role
DOWL is looking for a skilled and motivated Transportation Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering impactful transportation projects—from neighborhood sidewalks and bike paths to major highways and interchanges. In this role, you’ll perform moderate to advanced engineering calculations, develop 2D and 3D roadway designs, conduct corridor modeling, and support the full design process including technical documentation, cost estimating, and client coordination.
Requirements
You’ll bring a solid foundation in CAD drafting and design software, along with a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and a passion for continuous learning.
Skills
This position offers opportunities to mentor junior team members, contribute to high-profile projects, and grow your expertise with limited oversight in a supportive, collaborative environment.
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.