Engineer II

Engineer II

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system across the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified Engineer II to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to highway projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion, under the guidance of the Resident Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering tasks related to highway projects throughout all phases, including design, construction, and contract management.
• Work closely with the Resident Engineer and other team members to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Support the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and contracts for various transportation projects.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Position Benefits:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see eligibility details)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Nestled along the stunning Front Range, Cheyenne blends big-city convenience with Old West charm, offering an exceptional quality of life.

• Home to the "Daddy of 'em All" – Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo.
• Adventure is at your doorstep: Ski, hike, bike, fish, and hunt – all within arm's reach.
• Bonus perk: Wyoming has NO state income tax, making it an even more attractive place to live and work.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure of Wyoming while benefiting from a supportive work environment, generous benefits, and the incredible lifestyle Cheyenne offers.

Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal/ View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Issues, reviews, comments, and revises plan sets.
• Reviews and approves or rejects project submittals/permits.
• Reviews and updates forms and documentation procedures regarding construction activities and pay quantities.
• Inspects and assures projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
• Compiles and submits engineering recommendations and summaries for designing various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
• Conducts extensive research of existing and evolving technologies.
• Provides technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
• Works in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily in the management of projects under construction.
• Deals with landowners, traveling public, local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
• Performs field inspections, laboratory testing, materials analysis, and quality control.
• Develops engineering models, conducts studies, makes cost estimates, and submits reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Performs inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project according to plans, specifications, etc.
• Provide the contractor provides the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
• Calculates and documents quantities for payment to the contractor.
• Examines and verifies numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
• Resolves geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
• Review construction plans and verify that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
• Conduct field engineering surveys, including operating a level, operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems.
• Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed project drawings and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
• Design preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Trains other personnel in engineering and surveying, and trains personnel on proper fieldwork documentation techniques.
• Coordinate with the contractor, other agencies, and the public when a project impacts them.
• Oversees moderate to major construction projects by documenting pay quantities, directing the work schedule of subordinates, and working with a contractor for quality control.
• Ensures materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
• Prepares water agreements, materials agreements, and other necessary agreements.

Preferences/Agency Requirements: Must be able to obtain the following certifications/licenses:

• Valid Driver's License
• QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
• Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate
• WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of authoritative reference materials in the field of engineering.
• Knowledge of surveying and surveying instruments and measurement and testing equipment, and systems.
• Knowledge of complex algorithms used in mathematical computer models to recognize the theory as the basis of their use.
• Knowledge of construction methods and processes, project scheduling, cost estimating procedures, and material quantity takeoffs.
• Knowledge of scientific and/or technical research practices.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of computers, calculators, survey equipment, and testing equipment constantly.
• Knowledge of contemporary practices in road construction contracts.
• Knowledge of analyzing a situation and, based on education, experience, policies, and specifications, developing a solution and then implementing the solution.
• Knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, and other computer programs.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications based on sound engineering principles.
• Skills in engineering calculations and accounting procedures.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and communications.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in decision-making and direction of work activities.
• Skills in making engineering calculations, highway construction planning, and design.
• Knowledge of WYDOT policies and procedures and engineering principles related to highway design and construction.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering) Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineer I. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Required.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse environmental conditions.
• Work around heavy machinery.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting to fifty (50) pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another.

Notes:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum