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 7 reviews)); "good pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "It really is a great team and I feel privileged and proud to be a part of it." ((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))

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)); "Some long hours for deadlines, but it's consulting..." ((in 5 reviews)); "long hours, no other cons" ((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

Good Pay - Bridge Engineer DOWL Employee Review

3.0

Mar 3, 2024

Bridge engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

DOWL is a fast-pace working environment that has challenging interesting projects.

Cons

Work-life balance is difficult to maintain. Depending on your supervisor you will get more or less representation.

DOWL Response

2y

DOWL is a thriving, growing firm and we work hard to provide opportunities for work that is challenging and interesting. We know that’s one of the many reasons folks stay! We also know that your life outside of DOWL has to get the priority it deserves. Our new five-year strategic plan places a substantial emphasis on the growth of our people. We want to support you. Please talk to your supervisor about what is an appropriate balance for you. They will be able to work with you align your goals with your project responsibilities. If you feel that you are not being represented, please reach out to your Market Sector Leader or our People Department for some additional assistance. As noted and acknowledged, the consulting business can have some seasonal or project-specific crunch times, but these fluctuations should also be met with appropriate downtime for you to recharge and focus on the things that mean the most to you.

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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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