Engineer in Training I, Design

The Engineer works in the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) Engineering Residency in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of this unit is to provide 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 along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. This includes: design, design oversight, construction management, NEPA documentation management, consultant management, and overall project management are provided. About the Position

The Engineer-in-Training position is expected to gain engineering expertise and to apply engineering theories, principles, and standards to the design and preparation of plans and specifications for highway projects while overseen by a licensed Professional Engineer. This position carries out established work processes and operations by learning to apply and follow procedures, techniques, rules, and regulations and is overseen by a licensed Professional Engineer. This position provides entry level engineering design and construction support for the unit. The position performs engineering work tasks to complete project design plans and construction inspection/oversight. This position designs under the guidance of a Professional Engineer and executes work assignments of a progressively more complex nature requiring independent engineering judgment and design analysis in preparation for eventually becoming a licensed Professional Engineer. Additionally, this position ensures construction contract completion in compliance with the contract documents that include project plans and specifications. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Learn to apply current engineering principles, theories, design specifications, applicable design standards and engineering expertise to develop safe, efficient, and economical designs; utilize appropriate engineering software to develop project plans.
• Learns 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.
• Learns documentation for design-related decisions; participates in project scoping and consults with the PE to recommend the final design for approval.
• Assist with tracking project activities and document them as design progresses; tracking construction activities and document them as required; assist with drafting Contract Change Orders/Minor Contract Revisions, letters and construction engineering memos; preparing a complete and accurate historical account of project activities and maintaining an organized filing system for easy access to documents.
• Learns to manage a design project from scoping through advertisement
• Learns to draft plans and specifications to CDOT, Local Agency and Developer plans and specifications using established CDOT formats and worksheets.
• Track construction and contract budgets and generate spend down information for each contract. Support the required financial reporting required, including updating the federal financial plan and preparing monthly updates.
• Abide by all safety regulations, policies and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment; attend and complete all required safety training.
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles to various projects and sites., * Current enrollment as an Engineer-Intern by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the required degree.
• OR Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

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

• 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.
• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired for Engineer-In-Training positions must also licensure as a professional engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of initial appointment to an EIT position.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering. We will accept December 2026 graduates. Unless applying under Substitutions, a copy of your transcript(s) or official NACES credential evaluation report must be submitted. OR, 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 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 Roadside Design Guide, and MUTCD.
• Maintain current working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices.
• Interest in working on Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) projects.
• 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 with the ultimate goal of managing inspectors and testers while administering construction contracts and ensuring that the contractor is following the plans and specifications on capital improvement and asset management construction projects.
• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Project Wise, Open Roads, In Roads, Gmail, Google Suite, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

69720-76680 per year Contract Full time

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

• 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., * Generally daytime hours, Monday - Friday; night and/or weekend work may be required during the construction season, April - November

• This position is approximately 90% in office and 10% in the field.
• Daytime travel during business hours to meetings, sitevisits and industry events.
• Overnight travel may be required to work out of town during the duration of certain projects.
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles., 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.) 3. 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.

• All Engineering and other course work including current coursework, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026.