Transportation Design Engineer (Engineer 3)

DOWL; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

DOWL is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer in Juneau, Alaska to develop innovative transportation solutions. The ideal candidate will perform engineering calculations and designs for various projects including roadways and intersections, collaborating closely with clients and team members.

This role demands a Bachelor's Degree, relevant experience, and a PE license. Strong software skills are essential, and an excellent work ethic combined with organizational skills will contribute to project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Four years of experience required.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and design for transportation projects.
• Develop geometric roadway layouts and models.
• Create specifications and construction plans.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Design and drafting software proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD C3D

Microstation Connect

Job description

DOWL is a top‑ranked, multi‑disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. The firm’s in‑house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction‑Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. DOWL values its employees, supports professional growth, offers strong benefits, and fosters 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. Working closely with traffic engineers, you will develop and implement roadway improvements that address immediate traffic challenges while supporting long‑term community goals.

Summary

The Transportation Design Engineer will perform moderate to advanced engineering calculations, alternatives analysis, design, and drafting for a range of transportation projects, including sidewalks, bike paths, local roadways, intersections, highways, freeways, and other transportation facilities. Duties include site visits, CAD mark‑ups, geometric roadway layout and design, 3D corridor modeling, specification writing, technical reporting, construction quantity calculations, cost estimating, client coordination, and project correspondence. Success in this role requires a strong work ethic, a desire to learn new design concepts, excellent organization and communication skills, proficiency in at least one design and drafting software platform, and the ability to work independently and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform engineering calculations, alternatives analysis, and design for transportation projects.
• Develop geometric roadway layouts and 3D corridor models.
• Create specifications, technical reports, and construction plans.
• Calculate construction quantities and estimate costs.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and technical disciplines.
• Prepare and review deliverables for quality control.
• Participate in client meetings and resolve project issues.
• Assist with project delivery, budget, and schedule management.
• Mentor junior staff and lead small technical efforts.

Software Proficiency

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) – Proficient
• AutoCAD C3D – Developing
• Microstation Connect and OpenRoads – Developing (if applicable)
• Revit, Infraworks – Basic (if applicable)
• AutoTurn, GuideSign – Task specific

Technical Expertise

• Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals.
• Performs moderately complex design tasks independently.
• Effectively divides projects into individual tasks.
• Leads technical effort on small projects.
• Performs quality control technical checking of basic deliverables.
• Reviews, interprets, and applies design guidance from technical memos and reports.

Teamwork

Team player capable of following directions on large, complex projects and leading a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.

Project Delivery

• Technical reports and memos
• Specifications
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Exhibits

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort, consistently meeting budget and schedule expectations.

Industry Standards and Regulations

• AASHTO and FHWA – Advanced
• Local client codes – Advanced

Client Interaction

Frequent client communications, resolving issues on small projects, attending client meetings, and selecting appropriate communication tools such as email, phone, or in‑person.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Four years of experience required.
• Three years of experience required with an advanced degree.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE required.
• Valid driver’s license required to support legitimate business purposes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role requires regular sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, and use of hands. Occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.