Engineer-In-Training I, Materials - Durango

Full Job Description

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe.

The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits.

The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details.

Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Requirements

About the Unit:The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has two openings for an Engineer-In-Training I with our Region 5 Materials Team in Durango.

The Materials Team provides project development, construction management, and materials engineering and management for transportation projects in the Southwest, Gunnison, and San Luis Valley Transportation Planning Regions (TPR) and adjoining counties.

About the Position: Under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, this Engineer-In-Training I is expected to gain engineering expertise and to apply engineering theories, principles, and standards to project development, construction management, and materials engineering and management for transportation projects.

As the selected candidate gains knowledge and experience, there is opportunity for advancement.

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

• Learn to apply current state and federal design specifications and standards to develop safe, economical, efficient transportation project designs.
• Prepare engineering quality plans, specifications and estimates for roadway and pavement thickness calculations with the use of computer design programs.
• Learn how to establish alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and/or pavement typical sections of proposed roadways and detours to create details for inclusion in Design Residency plans, and verify computer output data.
• Compile all materials specifications required for projects in the Region.

Learn to request field surveys, right-of-way information, environmental assessments, traffic data and safety studies, hydrologic analysis, structural designs, and recommendations from other CDOT engineering specialty units.

Evaluate information received from other units and, under the direction of a Project Manager, determine the best manner in which to incorporate recommendations into project designs.

• Learn to compile collected (soil) survey data using design based computer programs.
• Learn to develop cost estimates for budgeting and bidding of design projects and construction of roadway projects, especially the materials portions of a project in order to compare alternative materials selections.
• Learn to use estimates and cost data to complete Pavement Justification Reports and Life Cycle Cost Analyses for project materials recommendations in accordance with the CDOT Pavement Design Manual.
• Create tabulation sheets showing all construction bid items and quantities.
• Learn to generate bid proposals ads and estimates for material quantities and planned work using Trans*port.
• Participate in coordination meetings with various CDOT units and outside agencies such as Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and Division of Wildlife throughout the design process to produce a set of accurate plans within budget and on schedule.
• Learn to develop region-wide surface treatment plans for project development for the Region program.
• Learn pavement management which consists of evaluating the condition of pavements in the Region and maintaining the asset management system, dTIMS, quality control of system data, system match criteria and determination, running system outputs, and producing recommendations for the upcoming projected program for surface treatment.
• Learn to perform detailed visual inspections as construction progresses to verify that contractors' construction methods, procedures, and final results conform to engineering details and specifications.
• Learn to accurately record test results, pay quantities, project activities, conditions, design data and criteria.
• Learn to complete various handwritten and computerized office and field reports.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will be Monday – Friday with opportunity for a flexible schedule as approved by the supervisor .
• Extra and nighttime hours outside normal working hours sometimes required.
• This position works fully in-office (no remote work).
• Approximately 20% spent in the field, 80% spent in the office.
• Regular travel required during work hours for project related activities, site visits, meetings and training.
• Overnight travel throughout Colorado to projects and throughout the Region and for meetings, primarily 2-5 days 6-9 times annually.
• Required to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds.
• Required to work outside in all weather conditions, in close proximity to moving traffic, and over variable terrain.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or engineering technology. We will accept applications from May 2026 graduates.

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.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official 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

• If you are selected, 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 within three years of the initial appointment to the EIT I classification.
• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training must obtain registration as a Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of the initial appointment to the EIT classification.
• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired for this position must pass the CDOT Inspector Qualification Series exams within six months of the initial appointment to the EIT I classification.
• 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'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.

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 experience related to the position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• Knowledge of design and construction processes and methods;
• Experience ensuring compliance with applicable policies, laws, rules, regulations and/or requirements;
• Strong interest and experience in the transportation construction engineering field;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Strong time and project management skills, including organizational skills;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills and experience;
• Excellent research skills;
• Passion for safety;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Experience with MicroStation and Open Roads programs.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Trns-Port, 3-D modeling software, SiteManager, Gmail, Google Apps, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Additional Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

2. 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.

3. 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 completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation.

Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

4. 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. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date.

Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date.

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.

The Hiring Process:

1. 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.

2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, 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 address 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.

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.




Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants.

If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.




Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization.

As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction.

In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Accurate.”Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT.

Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.

The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks.

CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying.

The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources.

The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.




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 tospb.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, atspb.colorado.gov under Rules.




ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Emily Harp at emily.harp@state.co.us.




Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.




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