Specification Writer 2 - Civil Engineering (EI)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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