Engineering Design Trainee - Roadway Projects

State of Colorado; Pueblo County (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking an Engineer-in-Training II in Region 2 South to support highway design, construction management, and inspection activities. You will work under a Professional Engineer or Senior Project Manager, applying engineering principles and advancing toward licensure.

You will develop plans, estimates, and specifications, coordinate with staff and consultants, and help ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines while building practical

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern with the Colorado State Board.
• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer within eight years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop plans, specs, and estimates under supervision.
• Apply CDOT and AASHTO design methods and standards.
• Use design software and manuals to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify challenges and collaborate with engineers to resolve them.
• Document design decisions and maintain project records.
• Assist with contract administration and project coordination.
• Support consultant contracting, scopes, and payments.
• Participate in construction inspections and QA/QC activities.
• Attend trainings and meetings to stay current with standards.
• Travel to project sites and coordinate field activities.

Skills

Engineering design

Construction management

Inspection & testing

Project coordination

Documentation & records

Consultant contract administration

Education

Engineer Intern enrollment

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Tools

CAD programs

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking an Engineer-in-Training II in Region 2 South to support highway design, construction management, and inspection activities. You will work under a Professional Engineer or Senior Project Manager, applying engineering principles and advancing toward licensure.

You will develop plans, estimates, and specifications, coordinate with staff and consultants, and help ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines while building practical