Engineer-In-Training II, Construction - Grand Junction

Pueblo Community College; Grand Junction (CO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking entry-level Engineer Interns to assist on highway engineering projects. Under guidance of licensed engineers, you will participate in planning, design, project development, and construction support.

Positions emphasize learning to apply CDOT standards, document work, and coordinate with contractors. Ideal for recent graduates focusing on civil/highway engineering with a path to PE licensure.

Qualifikationen

• Current enrollment as 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.
• Must obtain your registration as a licensed Professional Engineer within eight years of hire.

Aufgaben

• Assist with plans, organize and conduct engineering projects requiring professional engineering processes and techniques.
• Assist with oversight of contractors, reviewing work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare and approve payments for the contractor.
• Learn to use MicroStation software to create roadway design drawings.

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Gmail

Google Applications

SAP

AASHTO PMED

Jobbeschreibung

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

Theexceptional applicantwillpossess 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.
• 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.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire
3. 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.
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214.

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. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. 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 viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress 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 youremailto accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[e-mail]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that youremailwill accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filteredemail.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:

1. 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.
2. 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 thecomparative 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.

1. 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 “Accurate.”

Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at https://www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. 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. CDOTwill 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 removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at https://spb.colorado.gov.

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.