Mileage May Vary - Anonymous employee DOWL Employee Review

3.0
Apr 23, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good talent in some areas Good leadership below the C Suite Flexible work schedules Things are good when transportation is good Some offices are great

Cons

Subpar talent in some areas Corporate silliness Things are bad when transportation is bad Some offices are not so great

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DOWL Response
9y
Appreciate the candid evaluation. DOWL is strong firm with a very bright future. You are correct that transportation is an important component of our business, but civil, water, environmental, and geo-construction are strong contributors as well. As for the comment about sub-par talent and poor quality offices, I will respectfully disagree. Best to you.

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5.0
Dec 5, 2025
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Pros

The company attracts highly talented and knowledgeable engineers and project managers. The peer mentorship is invaluable. The benefits package is competitive, particularly the 401(k) match and health insurance options. There's a lot of flexibility in working arrangements and hours, which is helpful for personal scheduling. Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement if you demonstrate initiative.

Cons

The company could benefit from more standardized knowledge-sharing protocols between different departments and geographic locations.

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DOWL Response
4mo
I’m so glad to hear you are using some of DOWL’s programs to your advantage and your career is being supported by some of our great people. You’ll be happy to know that we plan to expand on our supervisor/leadership and project manager training in the coming year! We try and keep the whole company apprised of high-level goings on through intranet posts and all-staff meetings, among other things. Our market sectors get a lot of autonomy, which is important for those groups to be able to run their corners of the business, but can sometimes lead to gaps in communication. Be sure to talk with your supervisor or office manager if there are specific things you wish were better communicated between departments or geographies. These dots can sometimes be connected by regular office or market sector meetings where the larger group can discuss what they’re up to.
2.0
May 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Met some great people that I am still in contact with - Learned new skills

Cons

- Bad management. When I told my supervisor that I was burnt out, I was told to "Smile through it" and "Be happy that I'm not working 60 hours a week like other departments. - No room to grow at all unless you are an engineer.

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