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 17 reviews)); "The opportunities are endless at DOWL HKM." ((in 6 reviews)); "Awesome leadership with integrity, kind and capable people, numerous training opportunities, fair compensation, amazing projects, great benefits and bonuses, work flexibility, emphasis on profitability but not at the expense of people." ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay is good and the fellow employees are great." ((in 5 reviews)); "Career growth opportunities" ((in 4 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)); "Training for up and coming leaders could also be hugely beneficial." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some long hours for deadlines, but it's consulting..." ((in 5 reviews)); "long hours, no other cons" ((in 4 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

(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).

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Reviews by job title

134 reviews

5.0

Jan 24, 2019

Great place to work on challenging projects

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard work results in upward mobility

Cons

Client needs and deadlines sometimes require long hours

DOWL Response

7y

Thanks. Yes, we need to be careful as we expand and hire in that we keep the bar high, and we are not apologetic about being selective.

5.0

Jan 24, 2019

Growing and Thriving

Chief risk officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Growing firm with opportunities throughout the Western US -Great clients and interesting projects

Cons

-Requires high degree of dedication and responsiveness

DOWL Response

7y

Dedication is a good word. We need to be committed to the clients, our team, and ourselves so that everyone wins. Thanks for the review.

5.0

Jan 24, 2019

Engaging Employment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

DOWL has a positive and supportive work environment. They encourage career growth and excellent performance and reward staff accordingly. They provide opportunities to work with an excellent team of professional, delivering unique and interesting projects with a diverse range of clients over a significant geographic base. They offer highly competitive compensation and benefits as well as the rewarding camaraderie that comes with like minded professionals.

Cons

I have not come across any downside.

DOWL Response

7y

We work hard to stay in touch with the people driving the company to make sure they are engaged and feel appreciated. Authentic and heartfelt thank yous and asking for advice and being human are critical to success and feeling of being appreciated.

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