SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a wide variety of technical tasks that support transportation infrastructure project within the CDOT Design Section. Responsibilities include supporting project management staff during the concept development, planning, design, and implementation phases of infrastructure projects. The successful applicant will work alongside professional engineers to gain knowledge and support to continue to learn about transportation engineering. The successful applicant will also be exposed to scenarios that develop and refine professional skills and engineering judgement.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with professional engineers to grow technical skills for design and construction of transportation projects.  

• Assist and support design teams in the implementation of various project types: attend meetings, coordinate with other City departments and consultants, and track key project milestones and funding. 

• Conduct field investigations, research, and review design concepts and plans that better address the needs of vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit users.  

• Learn and perform drafting/design tasks and engineering calculations using CAD software. 

• Collect data and gather information or documents. 

• Develop and maintain enthusiastic and positive team relationships. 

• Perform additional responsibilities as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to learn and implement a technical skill in the transportation field.  

• Ability to research and implement principles of transportation engineering design.  

• Ability to learn and implement both local and State standards and design criteria to a variety of projects.  

• Ability to learn and operate several transportation related computer software, such as AutoCAD.  

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software, Teams, and Sharpoint. 

• Ability to demonstrate professional communication skills.  

• Ability to exhibit good customer service skills.  

• Proficiency in technical writing, presentations, and spreadsheets.  

• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills to effectively manage multiple assignments

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Level Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with zero (0) to two (2) years of relevant experience. 

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential job duties. 

Bachelor's Level Degree - Engineering and One Year Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EI registration or the ability to obtain within 12 months.