Engineering Intern II — Roadway Construction

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

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.