Transportation Specifications Specialist (Engineer-in-Training)

Dowl, Llc; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,919 - 121,379; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-deductible health plan with HSA

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off (16 days per year)

Profit-sharing

Student debt repayment

Job summary

Dowl, Llc in Bellevue is seeking a Specification Writer 2 for its civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in specification or technical writing. Responsibilities include maintaining technical documents, collaborating with engineers, and performing quality control. The company offers a competitive salary range from $80,919.40 to $121,379.11 annually, along with an extensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in specification writing, technical writing, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals.
• EIT/EI certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documents outlining requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers.
• Revise specifications and perform quality control.

Skills

Specification writing

Technical writing

Excellent written and verbal communication

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Microsoft Office Suite

Managing multiple projects

Technical fundamentals understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

AutoCAD C3D

Microstation Connect and OpenRoads

AutoTurn

GuideSign

Job description

Specification Writer 2 - Civil Engineering (EI)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SPECI003134

Posted: May 8, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

15325 SE 30th Pl
Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98007, USA

Pay

Range: $80,919.40 USD to $121,379.11 USD.

Description

DOWL is a consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. We support your growth, offer benefits, and foster a culture of integrity and teamwork.

Benefits include a high‑deductible health plan with HSA, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, dependent care, employee assistance, 401(k) with matching, profit‑sharing, student debt repayment, paid time off (at least 16 days per year), and nine paid holidays.

Summary

The Specification Writer 2 creates and maintains technical documents outlining requirements and standards for civil and environmental projects. The role collaborates with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure clear, accurate, and compliant specifications. Responsibilities include revising specifications, interpreting drawings, performing quality control, facilitating meetings, managing templates, calculating quantities, estimating costs, and preparing correspondence.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

Individuals must perform essential duties satisfactorily, with accommodations available for disabilities.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• AutoCAD C3D
• Microstation Connect and OpenRoads
• AutoTurn, GuideSign

Technical Expertise

• Previous experience in specification writing, technical writing, or a related field
• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other documentation tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Basic technical tasks with market sector, limited oversight
• Quality control of basic deliverables
• Eagerness to learn and expand skill set, advanced understanding of technical writing skills
• Interpret appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports
• Understand how specifications influence construction methods, bid items, quantities, and cost estimates

Teamwork

Team player who follows direction, asks good questions, retains information, and shares knowledge with less experienced colleagues.

Project Delivery

• 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 effort for tasks and delivers within that effort, monitoring results on moderately complex projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

• AASHTO and FHWA – moderate
• Local client – moderate

Client Interaction

Limited direct interaction, primarily in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy – work is supervised and reviewed by more senior staff.

Supervisory Duties

No

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 2 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• EIT/EI required
• Valid driver's license or driving essential to job function

Physical Demands

Requires sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, and using hands. Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Close vision and ability to adjust focus are required.

Work environment is moderate noise level.

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