Engineer in Training I, Design
Entry-level civil engineering role at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Denver: learning to design highway project plans and specifications under a licensed PE, supporting construction inspection and oversight, and tracking project budgets, with tools like OpenRoads, InRoads, ProjectWise, and MS Office, on a path to PE licensure.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering (December 2026 graduates accepted); transcripts or NACES credential evaluation required
- Open only to Colorado state residents
- Current Engineer-Intern enrollment with the Colorado Board or valid Colorado PE licensure (substitutes for the degree)
- Current valid driver's license
- Must pass pre-employment screening (background, court, educational, and driving records checks)
- Must obtain Colorado professional engineer licensure within eight years of initial EIT appointment
Nice to have
- Knowledge and experience with civil engineering design and construction for transportation projects
- Knowledge of CDOT manuals (Materials, Roadway Design, Project Development, Construction, Standards & Specifications, Field Materials, CM/GC, PEL), AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and MUTCD
- Interest in working on Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) projects
- Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, ProjectWise, Open Roads, In Roads, Gmail, Google Suite, SAP, and ability to quickly learn other software
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and written and oral communication skills
- Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and project switching
- Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing assignments
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
- Ability to work effectively independently and in teams
- Passion for safety
- Desire to perform field construction inspections and work outside
- Desire to progress through the EIT program to become a licensed Professional Engineer
- Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
- Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Full description
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
- New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
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. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. 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. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
CDOT for All
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, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Engineer works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Engineering Residency in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of this unit is to provide engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation system. The unit manages and oversees projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. This includes: design, design oversight, construction management, NEPA documentation management, consultant management, and overall project management are provided.
About the PositionThe Engineer-in-Training position is expected to gain engineering expertise and to apply engineering theories, principles, and standards to the design and preparation of plans and specifications for highway projects while overseen by a licensed Professional Engineer. This position carries out established work processes and operations by learning to apply and follow procedures, techniques, rules, and regulations and is overseen by a licensed Professional Engineer. This position provides entry level engineering design and construction support for the unit. The position performs engineering work tasks to complete project design plans and construction inspection/oversight. This position designs under the guidance of a Professional Engineer and executes work assignments of a progressively more complex nature requiring independent engineering judgment and design analysis in preparation for eventually becoming a licensed Professional Engineer. Additionally, this position ensures construction contract completion in compliance with the contract documents that include project plans and specifications.