Engineer-In-Training II, Construction - Grand Junction

State of Colorado; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado's CDOT is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer Intern to support planning, design, and construction for transportation projects. You will gain hands-on experience under licensed engineers, work with MicroStation, and assist in project documentation and contractor coordination in a dynamic state agency environment.

The role emphasizes learning, commitment to safety, and preparation for PE licensure, with regular training, and opportunities to grow within CDOT across Colorado.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as Engineer Intern with the Colorado State Board.
• At least one year of professional experience in a related field.
• Must be pursuing or have completed an engineering degree relevant to highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plans and oversee engineering projects under supervision.
• Support contract administration and payments processing.
• Review documents for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assist with progress documentation and logging of project records.
• Learn to use design tools and CDOT standards for highway projects.
• Communicate with stakeholders and support public-facing activities.

Skills

Engineering design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Engineer Intern enrollment

Tools

MicroStation

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Applications

Job description

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.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

About the Work Unit

The purpose of the work unit is to plan, design, and administer projects assigned. This includes a wide range of activities that span from planning through project development, advertisement, and construction to completion. These activities support all of the investment categories for the Mission of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

About the Position

Duties at the EIT levels are closely planned to provide experience in, and develop practical application of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, and techniques related to transportation/highway engineering. Projects are assigned and applied through a combination of formal instructions and on-the-job training and require the application of knowledge, judgment and experience acquired as a Civil Engineer college graduate.

Provides entry level engineering design and construction support for the unit. Work typically includes utilization of most of the practices and methodologies of the agency under the guidance and supervision of a fully-operational Professional Engineer or Project Engineer. This position builds upon basic engineering theories, concepts, and principles; attains Engineer Intern registration, if they do not already have it; and progresses toward a professional engineer license. Completed engineering work is reviewed by higher level engineers.

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

• Duties performed under the guidance and supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Assist with plans, organize and conduct engineering projects requiring the application of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and techniques related to highway engineering
• Assist with oversight/oversee the work of contractors, reviewing the work for compliance with plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Accountable for contract administration.
• Verify that the contractor’s equipment, materials, workmanship, and products are in conformance with the contract plans and specifications by performing detailed inspections and maintaining proper documentation.
• Check and compile documentation that reports quantities of work performed and assuring the contractual acceptability of the work.
• Prepare and approve payments for the contractor.
• Assist with applying the plans, specifications, and M & S Standards to inspect the work progress by contractors to assure conformance.
• Assist with documenting and approving progress and final contract payments due for work completed and accepted by reviewing pay documentation prepared by staff.
• Consult with the PE to recommend appropriate changes in the contract to minimize potential costs and delays and to compose contract change orders using appropriate methods for cost and schedule evaluations.
• Attend assigned training classes and studies CDOT manuals to enhance knowledge necessary to perform the job duties.
• Learn to support the PE with assigned projects using practical applications of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, and techniques related to highway engineering.
• Learn to assist the PE with documentation for design-related decisions; participates in project scoping and consults with the PE to recommend the final designforapproval.
• Learn to maintain official project records by receiving, reviewing, and assuring the proper logging, distribution, and filing of all related documents.
• With oversight, learn to assemble plans and specifications using established CDOT formats and worksheets.
• Learn to use MicroStation software to create roadway design drawings.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a PE, review and learn to interpret and incorporate design standards from guidance documents such as the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and its revisions, the CDOT Project Development Manual, the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, etc.
• Learn to determine measurement and/or calculation of quantity of various items of work completed on the construction project.
• Learn to document construction Contractor daily activities, traffic control devices and work zone locations, etc.
• Learn to communicate with other state employees and construction personnel.
• Communicate and correspond with other departments or disciplines within CDOT, federal, state, local agencies, consultants, contractors, utilities, and the public regarding changes or information which may have an impact on them.
• Assist with project coordination typically required with multiple stakeholders and direct involvement with public relations.
• Participate in open house and public meetings as assigned.
• Maintain necessary required certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours
• Travel required during work hours.
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Working roadsides and near hazardous environment.

Minimum Qualification

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
• One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Substitutions

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern
• Appropriate education in addition to that required for enrollment as an Engineer Intern will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

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 an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official 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 a social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information is in the supplemental information section.
• Required to obtain your registration as a licensed Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board or Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Comprehensive experience analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge and experience with engineering pavement design.
• Knowledge and experience with CDOT's Pavement Design Manual, CDOT Field Materials Manual, CDOT Laboratory Manual, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, Highway Capacity Manual, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and CDOT M&S Standard Plans.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, Google Applications, SAP,AASHTO PMED, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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 Madelyn Katz at [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.

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