Alaska Staffing
Transportation Designer 2
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we'd love you to be a part of our team! 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) - Developing Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Developing Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Developing (if applicable) Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign) - Basic Technical Expertise Solid understanding of technical fundamentals Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight Performs quality control of basic deliverables Eager to learn and expand skill set, advanced understanding of technical writing skills Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports Team player who follows the direction of others, ask goods questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others: 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 the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects. Industry Standards and Regulations Understands and employs the following design codes: AASHTO and FHWA - Moderate Local Client - Moderate Client Interaction Limited direct interaction, commonly 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. 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 Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical and environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This role regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and using hands. Employees may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are also necessary for performing design and technical tasks. The typical work environment is moderate in noise level and generally office-based, providing a comfortable and professional setting for day-to-day operations. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we'd love you to be a part of our team! 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) - Developing Market Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - Developing Market Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Developing (if applicable) Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign) - Basic Technical Expertise Solid understanding of technical fundamentals Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight Performs quality control of basic deliverables Eager to learn and expand skill set, advanced understanding of technical writing skills Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports Team player who follows the direction of others, ask goods questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others: 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 the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects. Industry Standards and Regulations Understands and employs the following design codes: AASHTO and FHWA - Moderate Local Client - Moderate Client Interaction Limited direct interaction, commonly 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. 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 Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical and environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This role regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and using hands. Employees may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are also necessary for performing design and technical tasks. The typical work environment is moderate in noise level and generally office-based, providing a comfortable and professional setting for day-to-day operations. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.