Engineer-in-Training Design or Construction - Metro Denver

Colorado Department of Transportation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer-in-Training for their South Engineering Program in Metro Denver. This role involves assisting with design and construction projects under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, conducting inspections, and applying engineering principles to ensure project compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a passion for improving transportation systems. Join CDOT to make a difference in Colorado's infrastructure and enjoy a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology required.
• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and construction inspection on highway projects.
• Conduct inspections and document contractor's work.
• Learn to review plans and specifications.

Skills

Engineering principles

Mathematical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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Department Information

• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
• New hires will be given a start date of July 2025
  
  

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
• New hires will be given a start date of July 2025
  
  

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Description Of Job

About the Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has three vacancies for an Engineer-in-Training I in our South Engineering Program, Residencies in the South Program oversee projects in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties that upgrade, reconstruct, and maintain the highway system. Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, these positions will apply and implement engineering theories, principles, and standards to highway projects. These positions will carry out established work processes and operations pertaining to either design or construction inspection on transportation projects and learn to take on progressively more complex assignments requiring independent engineering judgment.

Two positions will focus primarily on design and one on both design and construction, although all positions will have assigned responsibilities in both areas.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Construction

• Learn to review plans and specifications to identify problems with constructability, potential claims for additional costs and delays, and negative impacts to the public, local industry, and environment. Learn to recommend changes to minimize potential costs and delays.
• Conduct inspections of construction project work including field observation, testing of materials in accordance with established Colorado and industry testing procedures, and measuring and documenting work and quantities.
• Learn to document and approve progress and final contract payments due for work completed and accepted; review pay documentation prepared by staff and oversee and check cumulative payment reports as well as authorizations complied by computer programs.
• Learn to ensure contract compliance with plans and specifications by monitoring and documenting the contractor's work during construction.
  
  

Design

• Learn to assist with applying current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to project designs.
• Learn to utilize OpenRoads Designer software to develop designs for assigned projects and perform complex mathematical analysis.
• Learn to evaluate proposed designs and recommend changes regarding a project in order to improve the serviceability, safety, maintenance, and affordability.
• Assist with assembling the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages.
  
  

Design & Construction

• Learn to inspect and certify that the contractor’s equipment, materials, methods, workmanship, and products are in conformance with the contract plans and specifications by performing detailed inspections on assigned projects.
• Assist with drafting change orders and minor contract revisions. Check calculations and tabulated quantities summarized in plan. Assist with preparing project pay estimates, schedules, and other project documentation.
• Assist with tracking design and construction activities and organizing project documents.
• Attend training to develop and improve engineering skills and background.
• Abide by all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate and correspond with other departments or disciplines within CDOT, federal, state, local agencies, consultants, contractors, utilities, and public regarding changes or information which have impact upon them.
• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Environment

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with the opportunity for a flexible schedule
• Required to work nights and weekends as needed in response to workload or contractor hours
• Design: Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office
• Construction: Approximately 90% spent in the field, 10% spent in the office
• Travel required during work hours throughout Arapahoe and Douglas counties
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Construction: Required to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic, in variable weather, and over variable terrain at project sites
• May need to assist with road closures during major weather events
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or engineering technology, preferably civil engineering. We will accept applications from May 2025 graduates. If a May graduate is selected, their start date will be after the final official or unofficial college transcripts have been received and reviewed by the hiring manager.
  
  

Substitution:

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors OR Current enrollment as a licensed Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors may substitute.
  
  

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• If you are a May 2025 graduate, you must provide a copy of your transcript showing than an engineering degree has been conferred before the date of hire.
• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training I must obtain enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, hereafter referred to as the Board, within three years of appointment to the position. Individuals must also obtain licensure as a professional engineer by the Board within eight years of appointment to the position.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicantwill possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and registered as an Engineer Intern with the State of Colorado.
• Ability and willingness to maintain working knowledge of civil engineering design and construction processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices, especially for transportation related projects.
• Familiarity with rules/regulations/manuals such as:
• CDOT Design, Construction, & Materials Manuals
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• CDOT Planning and Environmental Linkages Manual
• Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
• M&S Standards and Specifications
• Erosion Control & Stormwater Quality Guide
• AASHTO Design Guides and standards
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to partner with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs and priorities.
• Within 12 months of hire required to obtain certifications as a Traffic Control Supervisor, and as an Erosion Control Supervisor.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent reasoning, investigate, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite, SAP, Synchro, OTIS, INRIX, VISSIM, Site Manager, CAD, OpenRoads Designer, Auto Turn, PMWeb, ProjectWise, and the ability to learn new software.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
  
  

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " [e-mail] " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
  
  

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.” Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439, and can be reached at 877.360.4636 or 888.222.0667. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( [e-mail] ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

AZ( SAP 50003841, 50003851, 50004759/PCR # 61355, 61357, 61351)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Government Administration, and Truck Transportation

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