NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Engineer-In-Training I, Traffic - Durango
Durango, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $76K/yrThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking an Engineer-In-Training I for their Region 5 Traffic and Safety team in Durango. This position is designed for candidates to gain engineering expertise under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer while working on traffic and safety capital engineering projects and maintenance projects.
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Responsibilities
Learn to deliver traffic and safety capital engineering projects and maintenance projects
Learn to conduct Scoping, Field Inspection Review (FIR) and Final Office Review (FOR) meetings
Learn to collaborate with regional internal specialty units and maintenance to obtain clearances, assure plan set and specification accuracy, consistency, and compliance with CDOT project delivery
Learn how to develop design schedules, engineer estimates, specification packages and construction plan sets using Microstation OpenRoads
Learn to design traffic signals, intersections, Multi-modal/ADA, signing/striping, safety, and other highway improvement projects, utilizing traffic and safety engineering fundamentals and available guidance
Learn to manage consultants for Traffic and Safety project delivery
Learn to provide input on issues that arise during construction of projects
Learn to provide traffic and safety engineering support to the permits unit, local agency projects and capital engineering projects
Learn to complete construction plan set and specification review from a traffic and safety standpoint
Learn to inspect contractor's equipment, materials, workmanship, and products to ensure they are in conformance with contracts, plans and specifications, and maintain related documentation
Learn to respond to customer service calls, through researching crash data, existing roadway conditions and providing the findings to the public
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
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 this position as it requires 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 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
Benefits
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
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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