Water Resources Project Engineer 2
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.
Benefits
- High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution)
- 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 $98,646.30 to $147,969.45 USD. 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
Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL.
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), Market Sector Software (water resource, GIS, and CAD software)
- Technical Expertise: Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals, Washington State stormwater regulations, WSDOT and WDFW fish passage experience and guidelines
- Teamwork: Functions as a discipline leader 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: Site investigations, Design calculations, Technical reports and memos, Exhibits and figures, Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, Design documents and construction plans, Complete technical sections of permit applications, Presentation content and slides, Prepare content for bidding addenda, Construction inspection of designed components
- Budget and Schedule: Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets, Develops budgets and schedules for complex projects in conjunction with the project manager, Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks
- Industry Standards and Regulations: Identifies, interprets, and employs design codes and technical guidance documents, Actively mentors others on interpreting and understanding limitations of design codes and technical guidance
- 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: Performs other duties as assigned
Level of Work/Accountability
Primarily performs advanced technical tasks on demanding, complex projects for the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. Mentors others with less experience. May provide some project management services.
Physical Demands
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 required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally navigate uneven terrain during site visits for engineering investigations and construction observation. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.