Engineer-In-Training I, Design - Durango

State of Colorado - Durango, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Durango, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has an opening for an Engineer-In-Training I with our Region 5 Engineering Team in Durango. The team provides engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation system. This includes managing projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system, along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. Design, oversight of design, management of NEPA documentation, consultant management, construction management along with project management are provided. 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 the design and construction of transportation projects. As the selected candidate gains knowledge and experience, there is opportunity for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare and design engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway construction projects.
• Learn to assure quality and consistency of project design plans and procedures by applying engineering judgment and a wide variety of design and construction manuals, spreadsheets, forms, design aids, computer software, and Department procedures.
• Learn to use engineering practices and calculation methods that meet CDOT and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines.
• Learn to develop practical applications of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, and techniques related to highway engineering.
• Learn to develop computer software skills in Microstation/Openroads to produce design models and engineering plan sets.
• Learn to assist the Project Manager on design and construction projects to gain experience in all aspects of contract and project administration.
• Attend review meetings to learn to ensure that plan, design, and construction transportation projects comply with engineering and regulatory guidelines.
• Learn to identify engineering and project objectives, anticipated complex features, problems, and possible solutions.
• With guidance, work with consultant engineers to complete design projects, maintain meeting minutes and execute task orders.
• Learn to manage multiple projects and work with several different local government agencies at the same time.
• Coordinate with CDOT specialty units and internal departments to make sure the design and construction of projects meet State and Federal standards.
• Learn to represent the Department during design/construction project oversight processes by inspection of procedures, documentation of work done and methods used, construction activities, review of materials test results, conducting materials testing, completion of project diaries and coordination of inspectors and testers with work activities.
• Learn to review submittals, materials, workmanship, or finished product or reject these when not in compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or engineering technology.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 design 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.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for some positions.
• Flexible work schedule after training.
• Hybrid work schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.