Engineer - in - training II - Sterling

Engineer-In-Training II - Sterling Print

Apply Engineer-In-Training II - Sterling Salary $72,480.00 - $79,716.00 Annually Location Sterling, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number HAA-50004182-11/25 Department Department of Transportation Division CDOT Region 4 Opening Date 11/06/2025 Closing Date 11/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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. 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. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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 has the opportunity to thrive.

Description of Job

This position is located in CDOT's Region 4 Sterling Engineering Residency. This residency provides project design, construction and materials support to Sterling and the surrounding areas. It ensures that projects which improve and maintain the transportation system within the Region are designed and constructed in a safe and cost effective manner, including materials utilized in the projects.

About the Position: Under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, the Engineer-In-Training II applies and implements engineering theories, principles, and standards and will learn to oversee, direct, and review the work and documentation done by consultants on projects. This position will learn to oversee both design and construction elements of projects. This position will gain experience in inspection of project work, documentation of pay quantities, surveying on various construction projects, as well as training in the design aspects of projects. Your major duties and responsibilities will include some or all of the following.

1. Prepare and design complete engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway construction projects.
2. Assure quality and consistency of project design plans and procedures using good engineering judgment and a wide variety of design and construction manuals, spreadsheets, forms, design aids, computer software, and Department procedures.
3. Use engineering practices and calculation methods that meet CDOT and AASHTO guidelines.
4. Develop practical applications of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, and techniques related to highway engineering.
5. Assist the project manager on design and construction projects to gain experience in all aspects of contract and project administration.
6. Attend review meetings to ensure that plan, design, and construction transportation projects comply with engineering and regulatory guidelines.
7. Individualize various existing engineering standards.
8. Analyze complicated data, breaking the problem or case into parts, examining these parts, and reaching conclusions.
9. Learn to document and approve progress and final contract payments due for work completed and accepted by reviewing pay documentation prepared by staff and by overseeing and checking cumulative payment reports and authorizations compiled by computer software application.
10. Conduct inspections of construction project work including field observation, measuring, and documenting work and quantities.
11. Test and inspect reports to decide on the acceptability of materials to incorporate into construction projects.
12. Participate during design/construction project oversight processes by inspection of procedures, documentation of work done, and methods used, documentation of construction activities, review of materials test results, completion of project diaries and coordination of inspectors and testers with work activities.
13. Initiate, develop and maintain effective professional working relationships with other work and/or specialty units within CDOT, as well as FHWA, governmental agencies, municipalities, utilities, and other entities involved at the project level.
14. Coordinate with consultants and local agencies (in coordination with their project lead) in completing their assigned tasks. This may include preparation of construction bid packages within designated time periods or prioritizing daily construction assignments required by the contract.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: Your schedule will be primarily Monday – Friday with opportunity for a flexible schedule. After a training period, you may work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. Travel necessary for project related activities, site visits, meetings, trainings and committee attendance. Required to work outside in all weather conditions, in close proximity to moving traffic, and over variable terrain. Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Substitutions: Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern. Conditions of Employment 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. 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. 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 appointment the initial appointment to the position.

Preferred Qualifications The exceptional applicant will possess 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; 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, PowerPoint), Gmail, with the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Applicant Checklist Complete Applications must include the following documents: A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement) 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 expressing interest in the 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. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

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.

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