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      Very corporate feel - Engineer II DOWL Employee Review

      2.0
      Jan 7, 2017
      Engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good experience at entry level positions. This company is a 'Stepping-Stone' firm. If you 'know' the right people they may advance you, if not then you will get a few years of experience and then move to another firm

      Cons

      Poor management, owners and senior management create an 'Us' vs 'Them' mentality between lower level employees and the departartmemt heads and up. The department heads are more focused on the business of the company than the employees, clients, and projects.

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      DOWL Response
      9y
      DOWL does strive to provide exceptional experience to people early in their career through mentorship and structured career development and training. Our turnover rate remains quite low, we have just added five new Owners to our company that have all come up through the system, and we promote religiously from within. Interestingly, on Saturday night we just celebrated an employee that has been with the company for 34 years. I am troubled by the comment of us vs. them, and a singular focus on business versus employees/clients service. If you would be comfortable stopping by my office to discuss, or possibly slipping an anonymous note under my door with more information or suggestions, I would like to hear your perspective. You have my word that their will be no negative blow-back. I am only interested in improving the company.

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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.

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      DOWL Response
      4mo
      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.

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