I-270 Design Manager (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: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 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.

Department Information
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.

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 Design Manager (PE I), you will report to the I-270 Corridor Improvement Resident Engineer and provides design lead oversight in project level communications with the design and construction delivery team for I-270 Corridor Improvements Project preconstruction and construction activities. This position will manage the processes for development of engineering construction plans; ensure that all processes are in compliance with State and Federal standards; and, develop and manage the support processes from procurement through design construction support. This position requires the candidate to have a Professional Engineer's license to approve and stamp design plans.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Utilize engineering knowledge and professional engineer license to apply current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to coordinate and supervise the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for multiple, concurrent plan packages for I-270 Corridor Improvements Project.
• Request field surveys, environmental studies, traffic data, right-of-way information, hydrology/hydrology design, structural design, utility locations/relocations, and other information as needed.
• Assist the blended project team during the environmental (NEPA) compliance monitoring and tracking by ensuring that designs comply with I-270 Corridor Improvements Record of Decision
• Develop and review moderate to complex designs and perform complex mathematical analysis relative to the development of interchange and intersection layouts, vertical and horizontal alignments, and miscellaneous detail plans using various computer programs and software as licensed engineer.
• Collaborate and confer with various disciplines to obtain final project clearances and concurrence for final design packages from all appropriate engineering and planning branches within CDOT, FHWA and city engineering offices.
• Plan the information, documentation and course of action needed to advance design for the project. This could include conceptual design reports, preliminary designs, drainage reports, final designs, environmental clearances and permits, an interchange access and management plan, utility company involvement, and special details related to the project.
• Utilize engineering knowledge and professional engineer license to advance I-270 community enhancement projects which are complimentary state commitments that extend beyond the mitigation measures included in the I-270 Corridor Improvements Record of Decision
• Plan the information, documentation and course of action needed to advance I-270 community enhancements through the four phases: Feasibility, Detailed Planning, Contracting, Implementation.
• Assist with the development of procurement documents for consultant engineering contracts, personal service contracts, and construction contracts that are needed to implement the community enhancements.
• Assist with the development of grant applications that may be needed to finance and implement community enhancements.
• Assist with the budget management and public reporting of the community enhancement program to ensure commitments made in CDOT's Community Analysis Report are met.
• Prepare information needed to ensure thorough coordination of community enhancement projects with the I-270 Corridor Improvement stakeholders which include residents, local agencies, and other organizations.
• Collaborate and confer with various disciplines to obtain clearances and concurrence of community enhancement projects from all appropriate engineering and planning branches within CDOT, FHWA and other applicable offices.
• Prepare written requests for land surveys, disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals, environmental investigations and permits, traffic engineering design, hydraulic engineering design, and project clearances.
• Use PEL/LAS as appropriate to provide correct pay items and other project budgetary information.
• Provide Design Support During Construction for I-270 Corridor Improvements Phases 1-3.
• 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
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), AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, FHWA Standard Highway Signs, AASHTO Highway Safety Manual, 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, Open Roads Design, PS&E, 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