I-270 Construction Engineer (PE I) - Denver

Salary: $92,508.00 - $101,748.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 1
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 4670 Holly St, Denver, CO 80216
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Brenda at Brenda.Yang@state.co.us
Hiring Pay Rate: The 2026 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit
This unit, Denver Metro North I-270 Project, exists to support the 270 Corridor Improvements Project during all design and construction phases. This is a multi-year project that is located on the highly visible I-270 Corridor and is on the Region's 10-year plan and is both a Regional and Statewide priority. This project is expected to be the largest project that the CDOT Region 1 North office has ever delivered.

About the Position
As the I-270 Construction Engineer (PE I), you will report to the I-270 Corridor Improvement Resident Engineer and provides construction lead oversight in project level communications with the construction delivery team for I-270 Corridor Improvements Project preconstruction and construction activities. This position will manage the construction oversight of the I-270 Corridor Improvements Project; ensure that all processes are in compliance with State and Federal standards; in addition to developing and managing the support processes from contract award to final documentation submittal. This position requires the candidate to have a Professional Engineer's license to approve and stamp as-constructed plans.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Oversee all aspects of an assigned project during the construction phase to ensure construction and construction activity are compliant with plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, laws and regulations, including all required documentation.
• Train, advise, assign and supervise subordinates who perform construction related tasks.
• Coordinate with the public, local, state, federal entities, businesses, railroads, utility, special interest groups, and all project stake holders, regarding construction activities, construction conflicts, and requests for information on projects.
• Evaluate materials, equipment, and systems for their acceptability for incorporation in a construction project.
• Document, manage and prepare reports of project progress, project budgets, and project plan changes.
• Monitor means and methods for work performed by Contractor to ensure that work is acceptable.
• Track contractor construction progress via the Contractor's critical path method schedule (CPM).
• Initiate, prepare, design changes, negotiate, and authorize contract modification orders to remedy the problems.
• Ascertain the validity of contractor requests or disputes for additional compensation not specifically governed by contract.
• Compile all relevant documentation, formulate and authorize final settlements.
• Analyze the feasibility of contractor's construction methods and schedules in conjunction with the project's complexities, anticipated conflicts, and problems to ensure successful completion of the project, and prevent potential disputes and lawsuits.
• Initiate, prepare, design, negotiate, obtain approvals for, and authorize legally binding contract modification orders to remedy conditions encountered beyond the scope of the original contract.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with all equal employment opportunities laws, safety regulations, state, local and federal ordinances etc. to ensure 100% compliance.
• Respond to complaints, review contractor payroll, OJT and DBE documents for compliance.
• Issues written directives, change orders, schedule modifications, and CDOT instructions to the Contractor.
• Serve as CDOT representative and liaison to public, local, state, and federal entities, businesses, and other parties involved in design project activities.
• Maintain PE license in good standing, and obtain TCS, Erosion Control Supervisor/Water Quality certifications.
• Provide input to design teams and value engineering studies concerning constructability.
• Monitor contractor's compliance with use and storage of onsite contaminants or suspected contaminants in compliance with applicable permits and regulations.
• A valid driver's license is required to operate a CDOT vehicle to perform some of these duties.

Work Environment

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Denver Metro area
• Potential for night and weekend work depending on meetings and project details
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• May work in close proximity to high-speed traffic, in various weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Engineer I I2C4**
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

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

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.

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.
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's 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced civil engineer 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;
• For the Engineer-in-Training III classification level, be within one year of obtaining Professional Engineer license;
• Civil engineering design and construction knowledge and experience, including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with designing and advertising highway related transportation projects;
• Knowledge of local issues and concerns in the program area;
• Knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Resident Engineer, Area Engineer, CDOT Construction Manual, AASHTO Green Book, AASHTO Highway Safety Manual, specification for Road and Bridge Construction, as well as federal and state regulations;
• Progressively responsible experience in project or program management experience, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, and manage multiple, concurrent projects or tasks of varying complexities;
• Experience managing and overseeing contractors and consultants;
• Ability to assign work and direct project staff;
• Experience managing budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Conscientious in completing assigned duties;
• Strong mathematical skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship buildings skills;
• Excellent planning, organizational, time and project management skills and experience;
• Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making ability;
• Passion for safety;
• Experience working with general public, professionals, special interest groups, elected or appointed officials with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Experience negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; experience building consensus through give and take;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to critically evaluate and analyze information;
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as in collaborative team situations.
• Experience identifying and analyzing problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions;
• Flexibility/adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, Google Applications, Adobe, SAP, MS Project, MicroStation, M&S Standards, PS&E, CPM, NEPA, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. 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.)
3. 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.
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
5. 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 (if applicable), your name, and the name of your school, or your official NACES credential evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an at