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 8 reviews)); "Pay is good and the fellow employees are great." ((in 6 reviews)); "I have a ton of variety in my work, very flexible schedule, and am empowered to do whatever it takes to keep happy clients." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great benefits, working with incredible experts in their respective fields, so there is always a lot to learn." ((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)); "Bad management." ((in 6 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)); "No vacation all time off is comp time." ((in 3 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

Engineer - Transportation Engineer II DOWL Employee Review

3.0

Aug 20, 2017

Transportation engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large firm with strong well known reputation. Flexible time off, lots of friendly fun coworkers, variety of projects to work on.

Cons

Inexperienced management, long days/nights working on deadlines, lack of teamwork, felt like coworkers didn't have my back , wanted me to fail in order to elevate themselves

DOWL Response

8y

First, thanks for the comments about DOWL's strong reputation and the variety of projects your were exposed to. We strive to create a work environment that drifts way from the mundane and ordinary. Variety is the spice of life! And, thanks for acknowledging our atypical approach to measuring and following the contribution of exempt employees, not the time that they choose to be away from work. I believe it is one of the features that makes our company special. I am sorry that you left under less than ideal circumstances and that you would not recommend DOWL. Because these comments are "blind", I cannot speak to your experience directly. However, I will acknowledge that we do occasionally work long days and nights to meet the demands of our clients and projects (it should not be the norm). And, we may have some managers that are learning on the job as they are being "brung up" by their mentors and managers. The notion that there are folks in one of our flagship offices that set you up to fail is unacceptable. I will discuss the issue with our ANC leadership to dig a bit deeper and root this behavior out if it exists. Thanks for taking the time to share your observations to help DOWL get better.

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5.0

Dec 5, 2025

Land survey technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company attracts highly talented and knowledgeable engineers and project managers. The peer mentorship is invaluable. The benefits package is competitive, particularly the 401(k) match and health insurance options. There's a lot of flexibility in working arrangements and hours, which is helpful for personal scheduling. Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement if you demonstrate initiative.

Cons

The company could benefit from more standardized knowledge-sharing protocols between different departments and geographic locations.

DOWL Response

6mo

I’m so glad to hear you are using some of DOWL’s programs to your advantage and your career is being supported by some of our great people. You’ll be happy to know that we plan to expand on our supervisor/leadership and project manager training in the coming year! We try and keep the whole company apprised of high-level goings on through intranet posts and all-staff meetings, among other things. Our market sectors get a lot of autonomy, which is important for those groups to be able to run their corners of the business, but can sometimes lead to gaps in communication. Be sure to talk with your supervisor or office manager if there are specific things you wish were better communicated between departments or geographies. These dots can sometimes be connected by regular office or market sector meetings where the larger group can discuss what they’re up to.

2.0

May 27, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Met some great people that I am still in contact with - Learned new skills

Cons

- Bad management. When I told my supervisor that I was burnt out, I was told to "Smile through it" and "Be happy that I'm not working 60 hours a week like other departments. - No room to grow at all unless you are an engineer.

DOWL Response

3w

I agree – we have great people at DOWL! As with most consultancies, our project workload does occasionally necessitate putting in additional hours so we can meet our clients’ needs. I’m sorry you feel your manager did not work with you to take advantage of some our flexible work options or coordinate workshare. The facts do not support your claim that you cannot grow unless you are an engineer. We have many people in leadership roles who do not have PEs, including Practice Area Leaders, Board Members, and most of our C-suite staff.

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