Engineering Residency I: Launch Your Civil Design Career

Colorado Department of Transportation

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer-in-Training in Denver. The role provides entry‑level engineering design and construction support under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, with a path toward licensure.

You will learn to apply standards, prepare plans and specifications, and manage projects from scoping through construction, while adhering to safety practices. The position emphasizes learning current design practices, documenting decisions, and tracking

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering; December 2026 graduates accepted.
Substitution: Engineer-Intern status or licensure as PE in Colorado.

Responsibilities

Learn to apply engineering principles to develop safe, efficient, and economical designs; use engineering software to develop project plans.
Assist with tracking project activities and documentation; draft contract changes and memos; maintain organized filing of project records.
Support design and construction tasks from scoping to advertisement under supervision of a Professional Engineer.
Ensure construction contract completion in compliance with contract documents including plans and specs.
Abide by safety regulations and complete required safety training; drive CDOT vehicles as needed.