Colorado Department of Revenue · 9 hours ago
Pavement Design (EIT III) - Denver
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking an Engineer-in-Training III to support their Materials and Pavement programs. This role involves performing laboratory testing and technical reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal standards, as well as providing technical support for materials compliance programs.
GovernmentIdentity ManagementTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical support on the statewide use of CDOT’s Pavement ME Design software
Provide managerial oversite and coordination in the use of procedures, standardization, and workflow for pavement designs
Create and edit templates and databases for the Pavement ME Design software
Review and analyze significant inputs used by CDOT’s Pavement ME Design software such as calibration coefficients, climate data, hot mix asphalt and Portland cement layer properties, thickness and projected distress from submitted designs for adherence to the recommendations in the CDOT Pavement Design Manual
Analyze values for the UserCost and FHWA RealCost software including lane configurations, range capacity values for types of project work, construction costs, and deterministic versus probabilistic data calculations
Revise and distribute the CDOT Pavement Design Manual and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) software
Maintain a list of pavement design software users and inform them of any changes to the software, calibration factors, CDOT procedures, and design specifications
Analyze project pavement design data, and either confirm or make recommendations to the supervisor on the structural and economic feasibility of the proposed pavement structures
Monitor the Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for reconstruction or other appropriate projects that have over 3 million dollars bid for pavement materials and report any discrepancies
Make modifications to the LCCA in accordance with the applicable section(s) of the CDOT Pavement Design Manual
Make revisions and upgrades to the training course in pavement design and the LCCA
Provides technical support on the statewide use of AASHTOWare’s Pavement ME Deflection Data Analysis and Back Calculation Tool (BcT) software
Perform managerial oversite and coordination in the use of procedures, standardization, and workflow for pavement designs
Coordinate the Back Calculation tool data collection with CDOT’s Falling Weight Deflection equipment
Perform loss of support analysis and load transfer efficiency calculations
Review the annually submitted Quality System Manual (QSM) from the epoxy steel coater manufactures and concrete pre-cast manufacturers for compliance with Colorado Procedure 11 (CP-11)
Visit pre-cast manufacturer’s plants to perform random compliance audits of their products, processes, and quality control programs
Work with data provided from the Pavement Management Unit, Physical Properties Laboratory, Concrete Laboratory, Asphalt Laboratories, and Regional Personnel
Perform analysis on pavement distress data, projected pavement performance life, annual material cost changes, discount rates, asphalt cost adjustments, t-test and f-test analysis, weighted averages, comparing variances and means of multiple data sets, probabilistic versus deterministic design values, and triangular distributions for performance criteria reliability
Evaluate the nationally calibrated models versus Colorado based calibration used in the AASHTO Pavement ME Design (PMED) program
Determine which local calibration factors should be utilized to reduce excessive costs or premature failure due to overdesigning or under designing
Utilize the AASHTO Calibration Assistance Tool to model coefficient optimization processes used by the AASHTO Pavement ME Design (PMED) program. Determine when significant changes in materials, traffic, performance, and specifications occur and optimization runs showing potential data trends and relative comparisons
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors; you must include your Colorado EIT number on your online application as verification of your registration
One (1) year of professional civil or geotechnical engineering work experience related to transportation
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
Required to obtain your registration as a licensed Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board or Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of hire
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
Comprehensive experience analyzing data from multiple sources
Knowledge and experience with engineering pavement design
Knowledge and experience with CDOT's Pavement Design Manual, CDOT Field Materials Manual, CDOT Laboratory Manual, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, Highway Capacity Manual, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and CDOT M&S Standard Plans
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 a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments
Effective 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, Google Applications, SAP, AASHTO PMED, python and R-squared as computer programs for this position 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
Recent News
2026-01-25
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