Student Trainee II

Job Description

Student Trainee II | CDOT

The Tone:
This is a paid temporary intern position at CDOT, located throughout Region 2, Colorado, with a maximum duration of 9 months. CDOT’s Region 2 Engineering Program provides essential expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe transportation system. This role offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to gain practical, hands-on experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to meaningful transportation projects that directly impact communities in the region.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Paid Temporary / Intern Position
• Location: Region 2, CO (On-site)
• Pay: $20.00 hourly
• Team: R2 North Engineering Program
• Mission: Support a variety of transportation projects, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to community impact.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Applications, Gmail, GIS (familiarity preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Traffic Safety Inspections: Identify unsafe conditions in work zones during traffic control safety inspections.
• Erosion Control Support: Measure quantities for erosion control items and ensure installation compliance with plans.
• Construction Management: Observe material placement and review installations during construction management activities.
• Project Documentation: Record field observations and maintain accurate project documentation following CDOT standards.
• Vehicle Operation: Operate a CDOT vehicle to travel to project sites throughout Region 2.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Enrolled in an accredited community college, college, or university seeking an Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in civil engineering or a similar field. Alternatively, a recent college graduate (within three calendar years) with an Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in civil engineering or a similar field.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required. Must possess a current valid driver’s license to operate a CDOT vehicle.
• Skills: Strong mathematical skills; strong attention to technical detail and accuracy; excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Bonus: Strong interest in the listed duties; pursuing a related degree; familiarity with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS); effective communication and organizational skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.