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Colorado Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Engineer-In-Training I, Traffic - Durango

Durango, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is dedicated to enhancing the safety and efficiency of transportation in Colorado. They are seeking an Engineer-In-Training I to assist in delivering traffic and safety engineering projects under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, while gaining valuable engineering expertise.

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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

Engineering degreeMicroStationOpenRoadsTraffic engineeringProject managementCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving

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

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

Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company

Colorado Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Transportation is the administrating agency that builds and maintains interstates and highways in Colorado. It is a sub-organization of State of Colorado.

Founded in 1917