Mid Level Jobs in Salem, OR (NOW HIRING)

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
Are you ready to make an impact on the roads, sidewalks, and bike paths that shape our communities? DOWL is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer 1 to join our innovative team and take on complex, high-profile projects that improve how people move every day. In this role, you'll dive into a wide range of transportation design challenges; from local streets to major highways, using your expertise in CAD, 3D modeling, and engineering analysis. You'll contribute to everything from technical reports and cost estimates to geometric layouts and stakeholder coordination. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who's passionate about design, eager to grow, and excited to mentor others along the way. If you're a detail-oriented problem-solver with a strong work ethic, a drive to keep learning, and the skills to bring smart transportation solutions to life, we want to hear from you. Join DOWL and help engineer a safer, more connected tomorrow.
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) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Proficient (if applicable)
• 3D design and visualizations (e.g., Revit, Infraworks) - Developing (if applicable)
• Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign)

Technical Expertise

• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Performs quality control technical checking of moderately complex deliverables

Teamwork
Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.
Project Delivery
Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience:

• Technical reports and memos
• Specifications
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic
• Schedules - basic
• Proposal technical approach

Understanding Budget and Schedule
Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.
Industry Standards and Regulations

• Interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes with advanced skill:
• AASHTO and FHWA - Advanced
• Local Client - Advanced
• Actively mentor others on interpreting design codes
• Understands limitations of design codes

Client Interaction
Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
Other
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work/Accountability
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 assistant project management tasks. Provides technical guidance on proposals.
Supervisory Duties
May be a supervisor:

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• 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
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 6 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Physical Demands and Work Environment
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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