Mission: DOWL provides a wide range of civil and structural engineering and related services, including facility site planning and design; the design of roadways, highways, airfields, and trail systems; bridges and structures; water, sewer and storm drain systems; environmental ... Read more
We're calling today Future Friday, and as National Public Works Week comes to a close, we have our eyes set on what the future of engineering and public works looks like. A big part of that is planning for the potential for earthquakes, storms, and other unexpected events. From inspecting critical water towers in Vancouver, WA, to providing a full inventory and seismic resiliency rating of every bridge in Eugene, OR, our team is dedicated to making sure our public works are ready for the future, no matter what comes our way.
As National Public Works Week continues, we're thrilled to celebrate the public works projects that manage and protect our planet's most plentiful resource: Water. Stormwater, wastewater, drinking water... All of it is essential and worth protecting. So grab a glass and join us in celebrating Water Wednesday! 💧
Small-Town Service, Big-Time Experts
At DOWL, our people are our firm. It’s the friendly faces you know and trust who make sure your project and our shared communities receive the care they deserve. Just like you, we live, work, and play in our community – that’s why doing it right means so much.
Our Services
From initial planning and investigation through construction administration, DOWL’s team knows your end goal isn’t the permit or the plan set – you’re looking for the final product and so are we. DOWL is a professional services firm skilled in planning, surveying, engineering (transportation, civil, structural, water resources, and geotechnical), environmental, and other support services.
FOR DOWL, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO PEOPLE, AND WE HAVE THE BEST.
If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to start a career and to enjoy a challenge, consider joining the DOWL team of over 450 professionals in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Finding qualified personnel through affiliations in the business and educational communities, we regularly expand to meet seasonal and project schedules.
DOWL offers career opportunities in the following employment categories:
DOWL managers and employees commit time and money to organizations that make the communities we live in better places. Some of DOWL’s community philanthropy includes a match of employee’s United Way donations 50 cents on the dollar, major gifts to two children’s hospitals and contributions of time and/or money to food banks, homeless and women’s shelters, street and park clean-up, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, rotaries, economic development organizations, and much more. In addition, engineering services have been donated and/or fees greatly reduced to projects at children’s camps, humane societies, low-cost housing projects, and food banks.
DOWL is committed to providing opportunities for youth in our communities. Our employees donate time to assist with Math Counts, robotics competitions, and other STEM programs for students. DOWL is a supporter of various universities through their engineering programs.
On October 20th, 2015 the Helena office worked with the local Habitat for Humanity in an effort to clean up their ReStore site after an arson incident.
I have been working at DOWL full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Autonomy, Opportunity, Engagement, Mentorship, Benefits, flexible schedule
Cons
New office, turnover, slow software adoption, city commute, company merge issues
Advice to Management
Management has great attitude towards employees. Advice: pay closer attention to employee concerns about software issues. It's hard to come to a work place knowing you're going to encounter random software bugs. Please get BlueBeam PDF. Also, I would recommend hiring a CAD Manager to handle all of the details and standards. Because City communiting is dreadful and expensive, I would also see if there is possibility for part-time work-from-home options.
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Application
I applied through other source. I interviewed at DOWL.
Interview
Laid back interview session, met with 5 people for lunch and an interview in a larger office. They do not give cost of living increases and do not give raises, and as soon as they said that I mentally checked out.
Interview Questions
Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay Equality Pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Career Advancement Program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
