Internship Pavement Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. 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.

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Description of Job About the Position This Engineer-in-Training III position supports CDOT's Materials and Pavement programs by performing laboratory testing and technical reviews to ensure construction materials meet required state and federal standards. The position conducts daily testing and analysis of concrete, asphalt, and soils in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards, contributing to the calibration of the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design (M-E Design) Program. In addition to laboratory work, this position provides technical support for materials compliance programs, including Buy America (BA) and Buy America Build America (BABA).

Responsibilities include reviewing Qualified Manufacturer Submittals (QSMs), evaluating materials documentation, conducting on-site audits of precast concrete and epoxy-coated steel manufacturers, and supporting CDOT regions and local agencies with materials finals documentation and compliance requirements in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following 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. Work Environment<> Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with a potential opportunity for a flexible schedule Opportunity to work from home 1-3 days a week after training is completed Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications 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. AND One (1) year of professional civil or geotechnical engineering work experience related to transportation.

Substitutions Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern Appropriate education Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology in addition to that required for enrollment as an Engineer Intern will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (Transcripts and / or NACES reports will need to be attached in order to verify your information.) College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred

Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report

Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted.

Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. Conditions of Employment (delete those that do not apply) 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. 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 Qualifications The exceptional applicant will possess the proven 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. 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. 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 using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred , and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this 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 via email. Include your current working email address 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 your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately 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 Colorado's 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 the comparative analysis for this position m...