Transportation Designer 2

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 motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Designer 2 to join our growing team and help shape a wide range of transportation projects from bike paths and sidewalks to highways and interchanges. In this role, you'll take on moderately complex design and drafting tasks, contribute to roadway layouts, 3D modeling, and assist with cost estimates, construction quantities, technical reports, and project specifications. Working under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while expanding your skills in CAD drafting, geometric design, and transportation engineering principles. This position is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and developing proficiency in design software who’s eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you're an emerging designer looking to apply your creativity and technical skills to real-world infrastructure, DOWL offers the mentorship and opportunity to take your career to the next level. Join us and help improve how communities move and connect. 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) - Developing Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Developing Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Developing (if applicable) Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign) - Basic Technical Expertise Solid understanding of technical fundamentals Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight Performs quality control of basic deliverables Eager to learn and expand skill set, advanced understanding of technical writing skills Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports Teamwork Team player who follows the direction of others, ask goods questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced. Project Delivery Produces The Following Under Limited Direction/oversight From Others Technical reports and memos Specifications Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates Design documents and construction plans Exhibits Understanding Budget and Schedule Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects. Industry Standards and Regulations Understands And Employs The Following Design Codes AASHTO and FHWA - Moderate Local Client - Moderate Client Interaction Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy. Other Other duties…

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