Senior Civil Project Engineer

At DOWL, you'll be part of a team that delivers a full spectrum of civil engineering services to both public and private clients - making a meaningful impact on communities and infrastructure across the region. We take pride in our ability to solve complex planning, environmental, and design challenges, navigate funding and permitting hurdles, and guide projects from concept through construction with precision and care.

Our strong reputation is built on a commitment to quality and the personal attention we bring to every project. If you're passionate about creating practical, lasting solutions and want to grow with a company that values both technical excellence and client relationships, we invite you to join us.

The Senior Civil Project Engineer is responsible for performing complete calculations and comprehensive design services for a variety of civil engineering and site development projects with little to no oversight. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, demonstrate a desire to learn new design concepts, apply judgement and discretion, and have excellent organizational and communication skills.

A successful Civil Project Engineer 1 demonstrates advanced proficiency with drafting fundamentals and AutoCAD Civil 3D design software. Other duties include making site visits, coordinating with clients and approval agencies, preparing complex construction documents, estimating construction costs and, preparing complex written reports.

They also delegate tasks and mentor those with less experience. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project)
• Proficient

• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD/C3D, HydroCAD, AutoTurn/Vehicle Tracking)
• Proficient

• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector

• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities

• Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables

Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Independent thinker and provides clear communication and direction to others and takes responsibility for their results.

Produces the following independently and oversee others with less experience:

• Services during construction (RFI and submittal review, construction observation and inspection, and record drawings)

Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.; Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentors others on above.

Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.

Interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes with advanced skill;

Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes; understands limitations of design codes.

Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging.

Understands legal risks.

Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others.

May perform some project management tasks.

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team

• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks

• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff

• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa

• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching

• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees

• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years

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. 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.