Engineer-in-Training I, Design - Boulder

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

• This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins). 

• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT 

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

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. 

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ 

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions. 

#LI-POST

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Boulder Residency.  The work unit exists to perform all transportation planning, design and construction project engineering and administrative duties in collaboration with other DOT work units, other State and Federal agencies, consultants, utilities, other government entities, and property owners.   Additionally, this work unit assures that the construction of complex projects is performed in a safe manner; is of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost; and is completed in a timely manner with the least inconvenience to the traveling public and in conformance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.

About the Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for an Engineer-in-Training I in our Boulder location.  Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, the position applies and implements engineering theories, principles, and standards to design and construction of highway and other transportation related projects. The position will carry out established work processes and operations pertaining to design plans and construction inspection/oversight and learn to take on progressively more complex assignments requiring independent engineering judgment.

This position will provide candidates the opportunity for advancement.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Learn to apply current engineering principles, theories, design specifications, applicable design standards and engineering expertise to develop safe, efficient, and economical designs; utilize appropriate engineering software to develop project plans.
• Assist with the evaluation of survey information, culvert reports, traffic studies, site conditions, and environmental constraints. 
• Calculate quantities by material pay item and use the quantities to estimate the construction working days. 
• Learn to include appropriate Standard and Special Project Specifications for inclusion in the plan, specification and estimate (PS&E) submittal and ensure plan quality checks to avoid/limit errors in terms of both design standards and human factors.
• Learn to manage multiple projects and work with several different local government agencies at the same time, interacting with Local Agencies and other non-CDOT Organizations as they develop projects on the state highways system.  
• Coordinate with CDOT specialty units and internal departments to make sure the design and construction of projects meet State and Federal standards.
• Assist with the inspection and certification of the contractor’s equipment, materials, methods, workmanship, and products that they are in conformance with the contract plans and specifications.
• Learn to negotiate time and cost impacts of changes and settlement of claims for additional time and compensation by reviewing the contract and evaluating the change or merit and entitlement of the claim
• Learn to prepare and maintain design and construction schedules using scheduling software for all projects. 
• Abide by all safety regulations, policies and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment; attend and complete all required safety training.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment: 

• Monday - Friday, with opportunity for a flexible schedule
• Some opportunity to work from home 1-3 days a week after training
• Approximately 30% spent in the field, 70% spent in the office 
• Travel required during work hours to visit the project site, as well as attend meetings and training
• Required to attend night or public meetings
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic, as well as in hot or cold weather conditions
• Required to work on variable terrain at project sites

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.

Substitutions: 

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
• OR Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

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

• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired for Engineer-In-Training positions must also licensure as a professional engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of initial appointment to an EIT position. 

• 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. 

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.

• Knowledge and experience with civil engineering design and construction for transportation projects.
• Ability and willingness to maintain current working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices.

• 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 professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities.

• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions; build consensus through give and take.

• Familiarity with rules/regulations/manuals such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), CDOT Construction Manual, M&S Standards and Specifications, CDOT Materials Manual, Erosion Control & Stormwater Quality Guide, and the AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets Guide.

• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Bentley Open-Roads Designer, SAP, Google Suite, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

• 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.