Department Information

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the announcement closed once the positions are filled.
Salary Ranges:
Engineer-in-Training I: $64,931 - $66,192/annually
Engineer-in Training II: $68,460 - $73,487/annually

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

Description of Job

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has two vacancies for Engineer-in-Training I or II candidates in our Golden location. Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, these positions apply and implement engineering theories, principles, and standards to highway projects. These positions 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.

These positions provide candidates the opportunity for advancement.

• Learn to complete assigned design project tasks using engineering practices and calculation methods. Gather information from various resources to incorporate into design plans. Assist with preparing construction plans and specifications.
• Learn to review plans and specifications to identify problems with constructability, potential claims for additional costs and delays, and negative impacts to the public, local industry, and environment. Learn to recommend changes to minimize potential costs and delays.
• 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.
• 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 maintaining official project records and ensure project files are properly placed in latest document database.
• 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.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with opportunity for flexible hours depending upon assigned projects
• Opportunity to work from home 1-2 days a week after training is completed
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
• Approximately 30% spent in the field, 70% spent in the office
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• May be required to attend public and/or night meetings
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to work in various weather conditions such as hot, cold, humid or windy conditions.
• Required to work in close proximity to heavy traffic
• Required to work on variable terrain at project sites
• May need to assist with road closures during major weather events

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, preferably civil engineering. We will accept May 2023 graduates.

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. You must provide your EI number on your application.

Substitutions:

• Current enrollment as an Engineer-Intern or a licensed Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors may substitute.

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.
• If you are a May 2023 graduate, you must provide a copy of your transcript showing that an engineering degree has been conferred by the date of hire as a condition of employment.
• 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 hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training I must also obtain licensure as a professional engineer by the Board within eight years of appointment to the position.

• 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.
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  Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• 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, MicroStation Open Road 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.

Supplemental Information

• 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 detailed chronological resume.
• 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.

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
  • Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
  • Be sure your application materials specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.