Engineer-In-Training ; Bridge Design - Denver

Overview

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.

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future.

Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program website.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

This position supports structural engineering analysis and design for highway structures, working under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. Responsibilities include assisting with structural calculations, design details, code application, and preparation of plans, reports, and cost estimates. This role provides hands-on experience across multiple phases of structural engineering projects.

While working with a licensed engineer, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design/Detailing/Analysis:
  Analyze, design and detail routine bridge and highway structure elements.
• Engineering calculations:
  Learn how to perform calculations to ensure adequate structural strength and stability for signs, signals, and bridges using specifications, examples, and software.
• Evaluation of existing structures:
  Learn how to evaluate and report the condition and capacity of existing structures for overloads, rehabilitation, or remedial action.

• QC/QA/Rating:
  Review routine structural designs for compliance with AASHTO bridge specifications and relevant manuals. Provide load capacity rating for new and existing bridges.

• Communication:
  Attend project meetings and develop structural expertise; collect design data from other parties.

• Training:
  Read industry publications and attend training to learn about structural engineering products, practices, software and research. Perform on-the-job training and independent study. Become acquainted with the Department's structural standards and AASHTO specifications.

• Structure Asset Management:
  Become acquainted with the Department's structural inspection program and structure asset management program; retrieve and report information as assigned; cross-train in bridge inspections.

• Field Engineering:
  Accompany other engineers on field inspections to gather information and learn about site conditions and structural behavior.

• Construction:
  Accompany engineers on field trips to provide construction assistance, participate in redesigns as needed, and check contractor shop drawings for compliance with bid documents.

• Standards & Specifications:
  Assist with developing new structural engineering standards and specifications, including calculations, writing, and detailing.

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday
• Daytime travel during business hours
• Physical requirements:
  
  Exerts up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs regularly to move objects
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions; non-weather-related temperatures; water or other liquids; dust, gases, and poor ventilation
• Proximity to moving, mechanical parts; possible driving for meetings, travel, inspections, and…