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DOWL

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DOWL reviews

4.2

93% would recommend to a friend

(134 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

DOWL has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 134 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DOWL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

134 reviews
5.0
Mar 14, 2020

Not an employee but I would like to be!

Administrative assistant
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Read the reviews! For such a large company they apparently know how to treat their employees and this speaks huge volumes! The offering of training in certain areas was somewhat unprecedented for what I have seen in my local area. They seem to have an amazing benefit package. The Captain William Henry Moore Bridge project looks freaking amazing, fun, challenging and right up my mental alley. Yes this is a company I would work for. Please note that I was required to answer initial questions as if I was an employee or former employee but I am not. I figured a company who has such a great review and history deserved to have it pointed out by a non employee. Great job to the management and team for providing whatever atmosphere and working model you have to achieve this. Cara Tapken

Cons

That I am not working there!!! Yes I did apply after reading about the company, how could I not!

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DOWL Response
6y
Wow! DOWL often pledges our devotion to the themes of integrity, innovation, and inspiration. I am inspired by your review and I think it is a very innovative way to set yourself apart as an applicant. I am not sure where you are in the application process with DOWL, but I am certain that desire and drive is rewarded in our system. Go get 'em .
5.0
Nov 18, 2019

Great Place to Start Career!

Civil engineer i
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of freedom and independence. Plenty of chances to speak up for what you want to do. Interesting projects. Fair pay and benefits. Work sharing among offices means you can connect with experts all over the west, and can work with people in other offices. Flexible schedule. DOWL respects that their employees have personal lives.

Cons

Hardly any structure in training-- a good thing if you learn best by doing and being given lots of space, not a good thing if you have trouble speaking up for yourself. Supervisors check in, but you've gotta take initiative here.

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DOWL Response
6y
Thanks for the comments. We try not to have a sink or swim on-boarding and training program. We are committed as a firm to employee development and upward mobility and we will take your comment to heart and bring forward an enhanced program in 2020. That notwithstanding, your advice to take initiative and speak up for yourself is critical in any career. Good advice.
5.0
Nov 13, 2019

Roadway Designer

Roadway designer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff, nice equipment, and helpful management.

Cons

No complaints as of yet.

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DOWL Response
6y
Thanks. My door is always open, as should be your supervisor's, if you have suggestions for us to improve. Welcome to DOWL.
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