Engineer-In-Training I (Construction) - Craig

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer-In-Training I provides entry-level engineering design and construction support for CDOT projects. Duties are performed under the guidance and supervision of a licensed engineer, with closely planned assignments, formal instruction, and on-the-job training to develop practical application of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, and techniques related to transportation and highway engineering. Completed work is reviewed by higher-level engineers. The role builds on basic engineering concepts, supports progress toward professional engineer licensure, and requires obtaining Engineer Intern registration if not already held. The position supports planning, design, project development, contract administration, and construction through project completion. It involves inspecting contractor work, verifying compliance with plans and specifications, documenting quantities and progress, reviewing payment documentation, and helping assess contract changes. The employee also learns to support design decisions, prepare plans and specifications, maintain project records, create roadway drawings, interpret engineering standards, and coordinate with CDOT colleagues, agencies, contractors, utilities, consultants, and the public. The primary schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel is required during work hours, with occasional overnight travel (one to three times per year) throughout Colorado. The employee must operate CDOT vehicles and work along roadsides and near hazardous environments. The position is open only to Colorado residents.

Requirements

Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
One year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Must obtain registration as a licensed Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board within eight years of hire.
Must pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal records, public court records, educational records, and driving records checks.
Must be a Colorado resident.
Ability to operate CDOT vehicles and work along roadsides and near hazardous environments.
If education is used to qualify, submit a legible official or unofficial college transcript or an official foreign credential evaluation report; foreign credentials must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.
Required experience must be documented in the work experience section of the application; part-time experience is prorated.

Nice To Haves

Current, valid Colorado Professional Engineer licensure may substitute for Engineer Intern enrollment.
Appropriate education beyond that required for Engineer Intern enrollment may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated success with duties listed in the job description.
State service experience related to the position's duties.
High work and personal ethics and integrity.
Experience analyzing data from multiple sources.
Knowledge and experience with engineering pavement design.
Knowledge of or experience with the CDOT Pavement Design Manual, CDOT Field Materials Manual, CDOT Laboratory Manual, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, Highway Capacity Manual, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and CDOT M&S Standard Plans.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing assignments.
Ability to take initiative and solve problems innovatively.
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders while considering their needs, priorities, promises, and commitments.
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multitasking.
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Passion for safety.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, Google Applications, SAP, and AASHTO PMED, and ability to learn other software systems quickly.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting highway engineering projects under the guidance of a licensed engineer.
Assist with oversight of contractor work and review it for compliance with plans, specifications, and procedures; support contract administration.
Inspect contractor equipment, materials, workmanship, and products for conformance with contract plans and specifications, and maintain documentation.
Check and compile documentation of work quantities and confirm contractual acceptability.
Prepare and approve contractor payments; review staff-prepared payment documentation for progress and final payments for completed and accepted work.
Apply plans, specifications, and M&S Standards when inspecting contractor progress for conformance.
Consult with the Professional Engineer (PE) on contract changes intended to minimize costs and delays, and prepare change orders using appropriate cost and schedule evaluations.
Attend training and study CDOT manuals to develop knowledge needed for the position.
Learn to support the PE on assigned projects and document design-related decisions; participate in project scoping and recommend final designs for approval.
Maintain official project records, including receiving, reviewing, logging, distributing, and filing documents.
Learn to assemble plans and specifications using established CDOT formats and worksheets.
Learn to use MicroStation to create roadway design drawings.
Review and learn to interpret and incorporate design standards from applicable guidance documents, including CDOT and AASHTO materials.
Learn to measure or calculate quantities of work completed on construction projects.
Learn to document contractor daily activities, traffic-control devices, and work-zone locations.
Communicate and correspond with CDOT employees and construction personnel, as well as other departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, utilities, and the public regarding relevant changes or information.
Assist with project coordination involving multiple stakeholders and public relations; participate in open houses and public meetings as assigned.
Maintain required certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.