Does DOWL pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DOWL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DOWL. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DOWL?

93% of DOWL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DOWL 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DOWL?

Civil Engineer (9) , Project Manager (9) , Senior Project Manager (9) , Engineer (8) , Water Resources Engineer (6) , Transportation Engineer (5) , CAD Drafter (2) , Civil Designer (2) , Civil Engineer I (2) , Project Engineer (2) , Surveyor (2)

What are the pros of working at DOWL according to real employee reviews?

"Met some great people that I am still in contact with" ((in 16 reviews)); "The opportunities are endless at DOWL HKM." ((in 8 reviews)); "Pay is good and the fellow employees are great." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great employees and engineers" ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent leadership." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DOWL according to real employee reviews?

"Depending on office and time of year, work/life balance can be challenging." ((in 7 reviews)); "long hours, no other cons" ((in 6 reviews)); "Some long hours for deadlines, but it's consulting..." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about DOWL layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DOWL layoffs and their outlook for job security at DOWL in 2026.

What are the top reviewed DOWL locations?

Anchorage , Billings , Portland , Redmond , Reno , Helena , Bend , Eugene , Sheridan , Seattle , Medford , Lake Oswego , Phoenix , Fairbanks , Laramie , Lander , Vancouver , Bellevue , Roseburg

DOWL reviews

4.2

93% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

Jeffrey Shoemaker, P.E.

92% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

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Reviews by job title

21 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Jan 29, 2026

Great projects and flexible work schedule

Ecologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule, somewhat competitive pay, unique opportunities

Cons

Lack luster work environment, issues with technology/gear, limited upward mobility.

DOWL Response

4mo

We are proud of the unique opportunities we have to offer at DOWL! That applies to the projects we get to work on as well as the opportunities for employees to advance through our project management and technical tracks. We continue to fine tune this and other career development programs. I’m sorry you didn’t see a clear path forward for your career, and that you found the environment lackluster. We have a strong activities committee that puts together many parties and group events in the Lake Oswego office, so that is surprising.

4.0

Feb 19, 2025

Great place to work

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, good benefits, good PTO

Cons

The office culture is dull.

DOWL Response

1y

Thank you for the review. I actually got a little chuckle out of your office culture comment, but I’d probably use different words and simply call our culture consistent and professional.

4.0

Nov 11, 2024

Worked for 5 years

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance Benefits Project Experience

Cons

Low salary Poor chances of moving upward

DOWL Response

1y

We conduct numerous salary studies, and our compensation package is very competitive in our industry (i.e. salary, bonus, 401K match, student loan debt 401(k) match program, healthcare, etc.). Please reach out to your supervisor and get a full picture of your compensation package. In addition, if you have information/data to support a salary increase, please provide that to your supervisor for consideration. A good, honest dialogue with them on your goals for advancement, the skills needed to get there, and any corresponding salary adjustment would be healthy and well received.

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