Engineer-in-Training I, Construction - Denver
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
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Description of Job:
About the Position
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for an Engineer-in-Training I in our North Engineering Program, Residencies in the North Program oversee projects that upgrade, reconstruct, and maintain the highway system. Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, the position will apply and implement engineering theories, principles, and standards to highway projects. These positions will carry out established work processes and operations pertaining to construction inspection on transportation projects and learn to take on progressively more complex assignments requiring independent engineering judgment.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Learn to plan, organize, and manage studies that involve analysis towards identifying engineering
solutions and assessing potential impact of projects. - Assist with ensuring that the planning process and design complies with applicable study requirements, the
project scope, schedule, budget, and current design engineering criteria, standards, practices, theories and
procedures. - Learn to procure and provide guidance to consultants performing studies for CDOT.
Conduct inspections of construction project work including field observation, testing of materials in accordance with established Colorado and industry testing procedures, and measuring and documenting work and quantities.
Learn to document and approve progress and final contract payments due for work completed and accepted; review pay documentation prepared by staff and oversee and check cumulative payment reports as well as authorizations complied by computer programs.
Learn to ensure contract compliance with plans and specifications by monitoring and documenting the contractor's work during construction.
Learn to assist with applying current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to project designs.
Learn to utilize OpenRoads Designer software to develop designs for assigned projects and perform complex mathematical analysis.
Learn to evaluate proposed designs and recommend changes regarding a project in order to improve the serviceability, safety, maintenance, and affordability.
Assist with assembling the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages.
Learn to inspect and certify that the contractor’s equipment, materials, methods, workmanship, and products are in conformance with the contract plans and specifications by performing detailed inspections on assigned projects.
Assist with drafting change orders and minor contract revisions. Check calculations and tabulated quantities summarized in plan.
Assist with preparing project pay estimates, schedules, and other project documentation.
Assist with tracking design and construction activities and organizing project documents.
- Attend training to develop and improve engineering skills and background.
Abide by all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Communicate and correspond with other departments or disciplines within CDOT, federal, state, local agencies, consultants, contractors, utilities, and public regarding changes or information which have impact upon them.
Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with the opportunity for a flexible schedule
- Required to work nights and weekends as needed in response to workload or contractor hours
- Construction: Approximately 90% spent in the field, 10% spent in the office
- Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
- Required to operate CDOT vehicles
- Construction: Required to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic, in variable weather, and over variable terrain at project sites
- May need to assist with road closures during major weather events
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or engineering technology, preferably civil engineering. We will accept applications from December 2025 graduates.
Substitution:
- Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors OR Current enrollment as a licensed Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors may substitute.
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 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.
It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training I must obtain enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, hereafter referred to as the Board, within three years of appointment to the position. Individuals must also obtain licensure as a professional engineer by the Board within eight years of appointment to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will possess the 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.
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and registered as an Engineer Intern with the State of Colorado.
- Ability and willingness to maintain working knowledge of civil engineering design and construction processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices, especially for transportation related projects.
Familiarity with rules/regulations/manuals such as:
CDOT Design, Construction, & Materials Manuals
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
CDOT Planning and Environmental Linkages Manual
Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
M&S Standards and Specifications
Erosion Control & Stormwater Quality Guide
AASHTO Design Guides and standards
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
Ability to partner with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs and priorities.
Within 12 months of hire required to obtain certifications as a Traffic Control Supervisor, and as an Erosion Control Supervisor.
Strong customer service skills.
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
Excellent reasoning, investigate, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Passion for safety.
Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite, SAP, Synchro, OTIS, INRIX, VISSIM, Site Manager, CAD, OpenRoads Designer, Auto Turn, PMWeb, ProjectWise, and the ability to learn new software.
Supplemental Information:
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
- A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.