Engineering Technician – Boulder (EPST III)

State of Colorado-OIT; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health, dental & vision insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to design, inspect, document and measure highway construction projects. You may also serve as a project manager on less complex work, ensuring conformance with plans and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and about six years of related experience; familiarity with construction plans, standards and documentation is essential. Travel within Colorado is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six years of related experience.
• Education substitutions allowed year-for-year for relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include proficiency with MS Office, SAP, OnBase and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Inspect contractor work and certify methods and materials meet contracts.
• Document measurements and maintain accurate project records for payment.
• Assist project management on less complex projects and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

OnBase

AASHTOWare

ProjectWise

PMWeb

Job description

Salary: $75,276.00 – $78,852.00 Annually

Location : Boulder, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: HAA-50004081-08/26

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: CDOT Region 4

Opening Date: 08/24/2026

Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Determined by Position

Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address: 10601 W 10th St, Greeley, CO 80401

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Hiring Pay Rate: The 2026 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents of Colorado.

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.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The Region 4 South Program Engineering Unit is responsible for the management of projects and operational areas within the Region 4 Transportation System. This includes management of roadway design. and construction contracts to implement the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Roadway design consists of preparing plans and specifications. which are professionally certified in accordance with Federal and State standards that are accurate. biddable and constructible. The construction consists of overseeing and directing construction projects in the field to ensure the work is in accordance with the awarded contract. The operational responsibilities include engineering support for maintenance and an interface with local agencies and property owners as required. Ultimately the unit is responsible for providing the best multi modal transportation system for Colorado that most effectively moves people, goods and information.

About the Position

This position serves as a senior project technician responsible for designing, inspecting, documenting and measuring the work on highway construction projects. Additionally, this position works as a project manager for less complex projects such as write-up or maintenance projects, etc), or as assistant project manager on more complex projects, responsible for ensuring that the highway project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications thus providing a safe and adequate highway system

Major duties and responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection of assigned project during the construction phase to ensure construction activity is following plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures (used in the CDOT Construction Manual), laws and regulations, including all documentation;
• Inspect contractor work and be responsible for the administrative and satisfactory completion of the projects under construction;
• Certify that the contractor’s construction methods, procedures, materials and final product are in compliance with engineering details, standards and specifications by making thorough visual inspections;
• Certify that the contractor’s material, workmanship, and products are in conformation with the contract plans and specifications by supervising and maintaining proper documentation;
• Determine if the method statements and the CPM schedule submitted by the Prime Contractor are reasonable and acceptable prior to the commencement of work and maintaining updates through project duration;
• Determine if work performed is in accordance with standards and qualifies as acceptable for payment;
• Identify irregularities in the plans and specifications and determine what the appropriate action to take is as stated in the contract;
• Interpret plans and specifications and determines if the project is in compliance;
• Perform and properly document measurements of materials incorporated into the project to assure accurate payment for contract work;
• Assure accurate payment for contract work by supervising, making measurements of quantities, calculate quantities from field data, and perform independent checks of measurements and calculations for accuracy;
• Finalize construction projects (prepare the final engineering documents as required per the most recent final documentation checklist);
• Authorize change orders for modifications to the plans and specifications and direct the contractor through formal documentation procedures; Route the Form 90 for signatures through Adobe Sign;
• Act as project manager on less complex projects or as an assistant project manager on more complex projects;
• Provide support in managing engineering consultants and local agency contracts, that impact the overall project budget;
• Prepare contract documents such as task orders and formal agreements, authorize payment for consultant and local agency billings, maintain accurate project summaries, and stay within contract budgets;
• Communicate and correspond with other departments or disciplines within COOT, Federal, State. Local Agencies. consultants. contractors, utilities. and the public regarding changes or information which has impact upon them.
• Requires the attendance and reporting of approved or missing Certificate of Compliance (COC) documentation at all project progress meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with other residencies on upcoming projects;
• Manage personnel roles within the project team to establish clear, documented role expectations, hold regular check-ins, and foster open dialogue, ensuring all members understand their roles and contributions.
• Other duties as required.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Travel required during work hours throughout Colorado
• Travel for project related activities, site visits, meetings, trainings & committee attendance when required
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Six (6) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Substitutions

Additional appropriate education 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 a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or 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 social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Engineering Technician or Assistant with 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;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, OnBase, AASHTOWare, ProjectWise, PMWeb and the ability to quickly learn other software systems;
• Knowledge and experience with transportation engineering design and/or construction;
• Knowledge of construction plans, standards and specifications, and best practices;
• Working knowledge of engineering design standards;
• Knowledge of and experience applying the AASHTO and MUTCD standards;
• Experience with reading engineering plan sets and other pre-construction documents;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Effective customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities to accomplish the organization’s goals;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as facilitation and presentation skills;.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete