Engineering / Physical Science Tech I, Construction - Aurora
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: HAA-50004751-07/26
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 1
Job classification: Engineering/Physical Science Technician I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Laboratory, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Sciences, Construction Trades, Manufacturing/Production
Summary
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
CDOT’s 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.
Examples of duties
About the Work UnitThe purpose of South Engineering Unit is to provide engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation systemprimarily in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. The unit manages and oversees projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. Design, design oversight, construction management, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation management, consultant management, and overall project management are provided.
About the Position
The EPST I, Construction position supports Project Engineers by enforcing established standards, procedures, and tests across highway construction projects. Core duties involve overseeing contractor operations for contract compliance, conducting materials testing, and providing design-phase administrative support. Daily technical responsibilities include collecting field samples, performing quantitative analyses, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining all testing supplies to ensure results meet project specifications. Additionally, the role provides Public Information and ADA compliance support by preparing communications and accessible documents for use during construction. While non-supervisory, this position is responsible for advising the Project Engineer, providing work directions to staff, and conducting quality control on peers' deliverables, such as materials final packages.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Certify that materials incorporated during construction are in conformance with the contract by supervising and reviewing field and laboratory tests; review quantity and quality of the contractor's materials.
- Certify that contractor's work is in conformance with construction plans and specifications; inspect contractor's work procedures by being on site and being familiar with plans and specifications.
- Check inspection reports for description of con
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