Salary: $93,432.00 - $102,756.00 Annually
Location : Durango, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 5
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 3803 N. Main Ave, Durango CO 81301
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: [email protected]
Type of Announcement: The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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

The Major Projects Team in Durango oversees and manages Region 5's Major Projects design, clearance coordination, advertisement and construction. Major Projects may be traditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) or through an Alternative Delivery contracting method, such as Design-Build (DB), and Construction Management / General Contractor (CMGC). Regardless of the Delivery Method, this team ensures designs used meet the guidelines, standards and policies of the State of Colorado, the Federal Highway Administration and stay within the project scope and budget. Team ensures a successful advertisement, award, and contract execution. Construction activities include testing of materials, project inspection, quality assurance and control, documentation, authorization for contract payments, initiating and authorizing contract modification orders and monitoring financial status. This team also serves as a liaison with all in-house personnel, government officials, FHWA, local agencies, consultants and the public.
About the Position

This position is a licensed engineer and is responsible for managing large, complex transportation projects that may use alternative contracting methods. Position serves as the construction lead, or Project Engineer, overseeing the administration of contracts, but will also support the development of projects for advertisement.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Operate as the Chief Engineer's duly authorized representative in direct charge of the work and is responsible for the administrative and satisfactory completion of transportation projects under construction.
• Utilize professional engineering license to apply current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local standards to the construction of transportation projects. These projects consist of new construction or reconstruction of intersections, corridor widening, roadway surface treatment, drainage, irrigation, structures, etc.
• Certify that the Contractor's equipment, materials, workmanship, and products are in conformance with the contract, plans, and specifications by supervising, performing detailed inspections, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Develop and evaluate roadway construction plans using engineering design software.
• Prepare a complete and accurate account of project progress, pay quantities, project activities, correspondence, conditions, and problems.
• Support Major Projects through risk analysis, cost estimating and negotiation, schedule development/analysis, communication, coordination, investigation and other actions required for the successful delivery.
• Serve as a CDOT representative and provide expertise in meetings with public, local/state entities, businesses, railroads, special interest groups, and utilities.
• Organize meetings and communicate with CDOT personnel to exchange information, ensure timely responses/deliverables, and to request recommendations and clarifications regarding project development and design (Survey, Bridge, Environmental, Right-of-Way, Hydraulic, Traffic and Maintenance).
• Participate on committees, task forces, and steering committees to help CDOT implement improvements and meet department goals.
• Provide direction and resolve conflicting alternatives requested by specialty units. Perform project scheduling and coordinate multiple project efforts to meet advertisement dates and direct personal and residency efforts to make the various schedules and budgets work.
• Support or lead the Major Projects Team through the development of plans, alternatives comparison and technical criteria development.
• Manage the work of consultants and local agencies in order to accomplish project completions.
• Train and mentor less experienced project staff and consultants.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Your schedule will be primarily Monday - Friday with opportunity for a flexible schedule, depending on the assignment and project needs.
• After a training period, you may work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work, except as required for on-site construction administration.
• Approximately 60% spent in the field, 40% spent in the office, but as determined by the overall project schedule.
• Regular travel required during work hours throughout the Region for project related activities, site visits, meetings and committee attendance
• Overnight travel throughout Colorado to meetings and training, approximately 5%
• Overnight travel throughout Colorado to projects throughout the Region and meetings as they align with the Project needs and location, approximately 60% (aligning with field duties)
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• May be required to work on night projects as needed and be called out for project related issues

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. state's 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'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.
• If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, you must obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success and understanding of 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;
• At least 3-5 years of knowledge and Professional Engineer experience in civil or transportation engineering design and/or construction.
• Knowledge of and experience with standard and alternative project delivery.
• Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act and how it affects transportation construction projects.
• Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Design Manual, AASHTO Design Guides, CDOT Materials Manual, CDOT Project Development Manual, CDOT Standards & Specifications Manual, CDOT M&S Standards, CDOT Construction Manual, MUTCD, Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), and other industry design standards.
• Ability to mentor, train, and lead non-licensed staff.
• Ability to oversee consultants and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight budgets and deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems and to be innovative.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
• Excellent 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 and Google Applications, SAP, Bentley ORD, PMWeb, ProjectWise, Bentley Deliverables Management, 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 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.
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 "[email protected]" 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 conf