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

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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134 reviews
4.0
Dec 25, 2023

Great people, great engineers

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture, focuses on people, mentorship and continued learning.

Cons

Overly corporate and needs modernizing to current employment practices. Pay is underwhelming.

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DOWL Response
2y
Thank you for your comment about our culture of being people-focused with an emphasis on mentorship and continued learning. Our leadership agreed with your modernization comment, and our strategic plan has several innovative and streamlined goals for implementation that are focused on innovation, people, and technology.
5.0
Dec 11, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- A culture of excellence and empowerment - A culture that sparks joy and innovation - A culture that fosters collaboration and growth - A culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion - A culture that inspires passion and purpose

Cons

Working at a successful and prestigious company isn’t for everyone. Some people might find it hard to cope with high expectations, competition, and stress. They might feel overwhelmed by long hours, tight deadlines, and constant pressure to perform and deliver results. But, for others, this might be the perfect environment to grow and succeed. They might enjoy learning from the best, challenging themselves, and achieving their career goals.

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DOWL Response
2y
Thank you for the excellent review. As a growing, thriving consulting firm in a tight labor market we focus on winning and doing work, but also are heavily invested in career development and upward mobility. We know our success is tied to the success of our people which is why a big part of our new strategic plan focuses on the development of our individual staff members.
3.0
Nov 10, 2023

Good company to work for

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance. Compensation is in line with region and position standards.

Cons

Treatment is subpar if not an Engineer or management.

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DOWL Response
2y
Thank you for the review. As you know, I took over as CEO last year and am just now delving into Glassdoor comments, so I apologize for the delay in response. Last fall we conducted an employee engagement survey, and it did not reveal that the sentiment you expressed is widespread. However, I acknowledge your experience and we may have one-off situations that requires attention. Please consider talking to your manager or our Chief People Officer about your personal experience so that it can be addressed at the root and alleviate any misperceptions or inequitable treatment within our workplace. If there are positive improvements that you would like to suggest, you can also reach to me directly through our Idea Board, email, chat, or call.
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