Job Information
DOWL Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1) in Salem, Oregon
Description
For over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as an established, highly reputable, professional services consulting firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people. DOWL’s foundation is built upon four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration. These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!
Summary
The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 is responsible for performing engineering tasks related to structural design and analysis under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. The person in this position is expected to exercise strong critical thinking skills and be able to quickly learn and apply highly technical concepts and engineering skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. A person working in this position may also be required to assist others and should show a willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks not directly related to the field of structural engineering, including, but not limited to: construction support assignments, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks.
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) - Basic
Market Sector Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or MicroStation) - Basic
Technical Expertise
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
Performs basic design tasks with oversight
Basic understanding of technical writing skills
Clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)
Teamwork
Works on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.
Project Delivery
Prepares quantity calculations
Prepares structural calculations with oversight
Edits boilerplate special provisions
Develops contract plans and cost estimates with oversight
Understanding Budget and Schedule
Basic understanding of scope, schedules, and budgets for simple tasks (i.e., identify when things are taking longer than planned).
Industry Standards and Regulations
Basic understanding of standard design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.).
Client Interaction
Performs requested tasks with oversight. Seeks oversight before external communications.
Other
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work/Accountability
Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.
Supervisory Duties
None
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Years of experience required: none
Years of experience required with advanced degree: none
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire)
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Physical Demands
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.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)