Colorado Department of Revenue ยท 1 month ago
Professional Engineer I, Design - Alamosa
Alamosa, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Professional Engineer I for their Alamosa Engineering Residency. This role involves designing transportation projects, managing the design process, and preparing construction plans and specifications for highway improvement projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Apply current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to develop plan sets and specifications for roadway projects, including new construction or reconstruction of intersections, corridor widening, roadway surface treatment, bridge improvements, etc
Design transportation projects and perform project management during the design phase for highway improvement projects
Manage the design process from scoping to advertisement, preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to prepare plans
Incorporate field survey, environmental study, traffic data, right-of-way information, hydrology/hydraulic design, structural design, utility locations/relocations, and other information as required when developing design projects
Provide technical information to CDOT specialty branches and outside municipalities to ensure that design standards are addressed and incorporated into roadway construction plans
Oversee lower level engineering positions for conformance to CDOT policy and procedural directives; train and mentor less experienced project staff
Manage the work of consultants and local agencies in order to accomplish project completions, including prioritizing assignments required by the contract
Responsible for engineering details as well as satisfactory completion of highway design; provide ongoing design support during construction
Ensure timely project advertisement and other major milestones, while meeting both design and construction budgets
May act as the CDOT engineer of record and will stamp plans in accordance with the regulations governing their engineering license
Serve as project manager during design for various infrastructure projects and planning and environmental studies
Manage large, complex projects and environmental studies, including those that use innovative contracting methods
Serve as a CDOT representative and provide expertise in meetings with the public, local/state entities, businesses, railroads, special interest groups, and utilities
Participate on committees and/or task forces to help CDOT implement improvements and meet department goals
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another U.S. state's Board of Licensure. If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, it would be a condition of employment to obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire
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
A current valid driver's 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
Preferred
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
At least 3-5 years of knowledge and experience in civil or transportation engineering design and/or construction
Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act, Planning and Environmental Linkages, and how these affect transportation construction projects
Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Design Manual, AASHTO Design Guides, CDOT Planning and Environmental Linkages Manual, CDOT Materials Manual, CDOT Project Development Manual, CDOT Standards & Specifications Manual, CDOT M&S Standards, CDOT Construction Manual, MUTCD, Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), and other industry design standards
Ability to mentor, train, and lead non-professional staff
Ability to oversee consultants and contractors
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment
Ability to work under tight budgets and deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders 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 multi-tasking 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
Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, MicroStation InRoads, PMWeb, ProjectWise, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
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
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
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