Engineering Assistant: Field & Materials Testing

State of Colorado; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CSEAP counseling

Wellness program

Credit union membership

Employee discount program

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks an Engineering/Physical Science Assistant II within the Sterling Engineering Residency. The role supports the work unit supervisor in construction, preconstruction, and materials testing for transportation projects, including surveying, plan reviews, and pay quantity determinations.

The position involves routine material testing, data collection, reporting to the Project Engineer, and ensuring compliance with contract plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Substitutions allowed for coursework in engineering, mathematics, or related fields.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of physical tests on materials to ensure conformance with plans.
• Document test results and prepare project records.
• Maintain logs of field tests and equipment usage for QA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning & time management

Communication

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Google Apps

Gmail

SAP

Trns-Port

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks an Engineering/Physical Science Assistant II within the Sterling Engineering Residency. The role supports the work unit supervisor in construction, preconstruction, and materials testing for transportation projects, including surveying, plan reviews, and pay quantity determinations.

The position involves routine material testing, data collection, reporting to the Project Engineer, and ensuring compliance with contract plans.