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 10 reviews)); "good pay" ((in 5 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 5 reviews)); "It really is a great team and I feel privileged and proud to be a part of it." ((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)); "long hours, no other cons" ((in 5 reviews)); "Some long hours for deadlines, but it's consulting..." ((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

4.0

Jun 13, 2025

Good benefits, lacking work life balance at times

Water resources engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, pay, and exciting projects

Cons

Higher up employees are overworked

DOWL Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It’s great to know that our benefits, compensation, and the dynamic nature of our projects have had a positive impact. I also value your candid perspective regarding the workload challenges faced by senior team members. We recognize the dedication of our leadership, and while that commitment fuels our success, it’s equally important to ensure they’re supported with the right tools and balance. We actively work with our senior leaders on workload management, leadership development, and wellness support. I noticed you’ve moved on from the organization—wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

4.0

Mar 7, 2025

Rewarding job

Gis technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, insurance, 401k, etc

Cons

I have nothing to complain about

DOWL Response

1y

Thank you for the positive review. I am excited about our GIS capabilities and the group that we have. I hope to see more opportunities and expansion in our future for this important service line.

4.0

Mar 3, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best energy of any office ever, relaxed but focused

Cons

Corporate management in AK is incompetent and disconnected

DOWL Response

1y

I see that you no longer work at DOWL. As you know, Reno is an office that DOWL acquired after a merger and it’s been a wonderful addition to the firm. As with every merger/acquisition, we had some growing pains, but we have seen the fruits of the merger emerge and staff culture is beginning to really integrate, and many of our leadership positions are now based in Nevada.

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