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Professional Engineer I, Bridge Design DenverState of Colorado • Denver, Colorado, USA
Professional Engineer I, Bridge Design Denver

Professional Engineer I, Bridge Design Denver

State of Colorado • Denver, Colorado, USA
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Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.

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

CDOTs 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 Position :

Make an impact on Colorados transportation infrastructure!

This position provides structural engineering expertise for the design review and evaluation of highway structures. Youll help ensure our roads and bridges are safe efficient and built to last by reviewing project plans developing and updating Structural Standards and Specifications and collaborating with consultants and project teams. This role also involves researching innovative materials methods and tools to improve design and construction practices statewide.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Standards & Specifications

  • Develop new structural engineering Standards and Specifications.
  • Maintain and publish assigned portions of the Departments structural Standards and Specifications.

Design Studies

  • Select appropriate highway structures for construction optimizing safety economic construction and aesthetic and durability considerations.
  • Prepare structure selection reports by preparing general layouts costs estimates and documenting findings and project decisions.
  • Design / Detailing / Analysis

  • Design highway structures and structural components conforming to state and federal requirements and objectives using engineering principles national design specifications and the Departments structural Standards and Specifications.
  • Prepare construction specifications for structures.
  • Evaluate and report the condition and capacity of existing structures for overloads rehabilitation or remedial action.
  • Construction

  • Provide construction assistance on projects including helping construction and maintenance personnel interpret the bid documents.
  • Perform the inspection of fabricated structural products.
  • Redesign portions of the proposed structure as needed to resolve field problems.
  • Review and suggest changes to the shop drawings to make them conform to the intent of the bid documents.
  • QC / QA / Rating

  • Independently check structure selection reports and structural bid documents for in-house and consultant projects providing the necessary direction to bring them into compliance with state and federal requirements and objectives engineering principles national design specifications and the Departments structural Standards and Specifications.
  • Make the calculations and prepare structural rating packages for new and existing bridges.
  • Communication

  • Communicate (meetings telephone and correspondence) with outside parties to establish the purpose schedule and design requirements for the Departments projects and other assignments.
  • Field Engineering

  • Inspect structures in the field for the purposes of appraising structures; resolving design construction or maintenance issues.
  • Utilize knowledge and understanding of site topography material degradation and overall structural behavior.
  • Training

  • Read industry publications and attend training seminars and presentations to stay abreast of new structural engineering related products materials practices software and research.
  • Assist coworkers and the consulting community in the practical use of new products materials software and research related to structural engineering.
  • Management

  • Coordinate the design efforts of contributing engineers and supervise the Departments Technicians in the preparation of project bid documents.
  • Train and assist other personnel in the design of highway structures and answer related questions regarding the meaning or intent of standards specifications and procedures.
  • Structure Assessment Management

  • Assist the Regions and the structural asset management unit with identifying scoping and prioritizing needed structural work for individual structures or groups of structures.
  • As assigned cross train in the bridge inspection and asset management programs and performs NBI and Pontis inspections provide asset management data analysis and prepare reports.
  • Work Environment :

  • Primarily 8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm work hours Monday-Friday potential for flex time
  • Opportunity to work from home up to 2 days a week starting from 6 months after hire.
  • Approximately 20% spent in the field 80% spent in the office
  • Daytime travel during business hours to project sites to attend meetings conduct preliminary engineering investigations.
  • Occasional evening / night and weekend work depending on construction projects.
  • May be required to work on call during road closures as needed.
  • Overnight travel to projects throughout the Region as well as to meetings in other parts of the state : approximately 10%
  • Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic in variable weather and over variable terrain
  • Exposure to hot cold wet humid or windy conditions caused by the weather.
  • Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to nonweather-related humid conditions.
  • Required to operate CDOT vehicles
  • Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Current valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
  • OR

  • Current valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another U.S. states Board of Licensure . If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license it would be a condition of employment to obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire .
  • Conditions of Employment

  • 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. More information in the supplemental information section.
  • A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
  • If you have a currentPE license from a U.S. state other than Colorado you mustobtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hireas condition of employment.
  • Preferred Qualifications

    The exceptional applicant be a licensed Professional Engineer withproven ability or accomplishment in the following :

  • 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;
  • Has taken Structural Engineering Courses or has a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering
  • Has stamped plans and specifications as Engineer of Record;
  • Has served as the Engineer in responsible charge for a transportation construction;
  • Civil engineering construction and design knowledge and experience including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes theories laws principles conceptual models and best practices especially for transportation related projects;
  • Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Construction Manual CDOT Material Manual CDOT Project Development Manual CDOT Standards & Specifications Manual CDOT M&S Standards MUTCD CDOT Design Manuals and AASHTO Design Guides and other industry design standards;
  • Consultant management experience;
  • Experience with contract modifications;
  • Experience with project budgets and providing accurate documentation;
  • Experience evaluating proposed designs;
  • Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
  • Strong analytical reasoning problem solving and decision making ability;
  • Excellent planning organizational time and project management skills and experience;
  • Excellent facilitation presentation and communication skills both written and oral;
  • Experience managing budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs;
  • Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships;
  • Ability to partner with professionals consultants vendors stakeholders and staff with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
  • Experience negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; experience building consensus for acceptance of a document or solution to an issue;
  • Flexibility / adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
  • Ability to work effectively in independent and team situations;
  • Passion for safety;
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access) Google applications and Gmail familiarity with SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
  • Supplemental Information

    Applicant Checklist

    Complete Applications must include the following documents :

    A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)

    A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

    A cover letter that describes your interest in this position how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

    A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

    If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

    Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

    Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date.

    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

    The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

    The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

    Notifications :

    All correspondence regarding your status in the selection / examination process will be viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up youremailto accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that youremailwill accept these notices and / or review your junk mail and spam after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorados website.

    The Hiring Process :

    All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

    Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

    Part or all of thecomparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

    Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

    A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

    Transfer Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

    If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

    Employment Screening

    If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and / or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his / her application for employment purposes as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicants authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with Accurate.

    Accurate a consumer reporting agency will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy may be found online at . Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100 Irvine CA 92618.

    The report may contain information bearing on the applicants character general reputation personal characteristics and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace criminal records check public court records checks educational records and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and / or public record sources. The applicant will have the right upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

    Appeal Rights

    If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( ) postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

    ADAAA Accommodations

    CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or participating in the employee selection process and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to

    Former State Employees

    Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on his / her application.

    MKV (SAP# PCR 63437)

    Required Experience :

    Unclear Seniority

    Key Skills

    Construction Inspection,Microsoft Office,Microstation,Construction Experience,Financial Report Writing,Mathcad,CAD,Adobe Bridge,Project Engineering,Autocad,Geometry,Contracts

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 92508 - 101748

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