Engineer-In-Training I, Design - Aurora

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides entry level engineering design and construction support for the South Engineering unit, which is responsible for providing engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation system. The unit manages and oversees projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system. As an Engineer-In-Training I (EIT I), Design, you will carry out established work processes and operations by learning to apply and follow procedures, techniques, rules, and regulations under the oversight of a licensed Professional Engineer. You will perform engineering work tasks to complete project design plans and construction inspection/oversight. You will develop designs under the guidance of a Professional Engineer and execute work assignments of a progressively more complex nature requiring independent engineering judgment and design analysis in preparation for eventually becoming a licensed Professional Engineer. You will also ensure construction contract completion in compliance with contract documents, including project plans and specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Civil Engineering.
Current enrollment as an Engineer-Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the required degree.
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.
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.
A current valid driver's license is required for this position as it requires operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

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.
Knowledge of the CDOT Materials Manual, CDOT Roadway Design Manual, CDOT Project Development Manual, CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Standards & Specifications Manual for Road and Bridge Construction, CDOT Field Materials Manual, CM/GC Manual, CDOT PEL Manual, AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and MUTCD.
Maintain current working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices.
Strong interest and experience in transportation design engineering field.
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 take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and project switching ability.
Excellent reasoning, investigative, 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.
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
The desire to perform field construction inspections and work outside.
The desire to promote through the EIT program at CDOT to become a Licensed Engineer.
Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Project Wise, OpenRoads Designer or other Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) programs, Gmail, Google Suite, PMWeb, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Responsibilities

Learn to complete assigned design project tasks using engineering practices and calculation methods that meet current engineering design practices including CDOT and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guidelines.
Learn to evaluate survey information, culvert reports, traffic studies, site conditions, and environmental constraints.
Assist with coordinating with various other units within the Region and Staff Branches to incorporate data from those units into the design.
Learn to determine the most efficient and effective (Cost, Safety, Driver Comfort, and Environmental Impact) roadway geometry (Horizontal and Vertical Alignment and roadway template) utilizing the latest software in use by the Department.
Learn to calculate pay quantities and use the quantities to estimate the construction working days by reviewing production rates based on previously completed projects and determining whether the production rates are applicable for a project and adjust as necessary.
Learn to prepare construction plans and specifications.
Learns to include appropriate Standard and Special Project Specifications for inclusion in the PS&E submittal (Plans, Specifications, & Estimate) and ensure plan quality checks to avoid/limit errors.
Assemble data, calculations, figures, reports, and daily diaries for project records of work performed.
Learn to draft Contract Change Orders/Minor Contract Revisions, letters and construction engineering memoranda.
Learn to maintain and prepare project progress payments, overs/unders report, Form 65 (Financial Statement), schedules and other project documentation as necessary.
Learn to maintain official project records by receiving, reviewing and approving related correspondence, reports and submittals.
Attend project progress and milestone meetings and prepare meeting minutes for review by Project Manager before sending out to project team for review and acceptance.
Learn to document progress and final contract payments due for work completed and accepted by reviewing pay documentation prepared by staff.
Learn to prepare and maintain design schedules using CDOT scheduling software for all projects.
Keeps milestone dates in PMWeb up to date based on the design schedule and also keeps construction drawdown schedules up to date with current construction progress payments.
Utilize PMWeb software to provide project updates, create Project Development Plans, enter estimates and create funding projections, and check off completed tasks during the design and construction phases.
Learn to prepare and review construction schedules for incorporation into the Form 859.
Learn to review plans and specifications to identify problems with constructability, potential claims for additional costs and delays.
Learn to review negative impacts to the public, local industry and environment.
Reviews include CDOT, Local Agency and Developer plans and specifications.
Draft as-constructed details onto original plan sheets.
Document justification and approval of changes, along with acceptance of non-specification work or materials.