Engineer I

Salary: $29.76 - $33.06 Hourly
Location : Basin, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02515
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENEG08


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level while making a lasting impact on Wyoming's highways? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Engineer to join our Construction team in Basin, Wyoming! If you enjoy tackling challenges, working on meaningful infrastructure projects, and seeing your hard work come to life, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

As a key member of the WYDOT team, you will help shape the future of Wyoming's transportation system by contributing to highway construction projects from initial planning and design through construction and final contract completion. Working under the direction of the Resident Engineer, you will gain valuable hands-on experience, collaborate with skilled professionals, and play an essential role in ensuring Wyoming's highways are built and maintained to meet high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
Why Basin, Wyoming?
Imagine building a rewarding career in a community where breathtaking scenery and outdoor adventure are part of everyday life! Known as the "Lilac City," Basin is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Bighorn Basin, offering small-town charm, a welcoming community, and convenient access to some of Wyoming's most incredible landscapes. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, or simply exploring the great outdoors, you'll find endless opportunities to enjoy life beyond the workplace.

Wyoming also offers the financial advantage of no state income tax, allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned paycheck while enjoying an exceptional quality of life and a healthy balance between work and recreation.

Your career can take you places-why not make Wyoming one of them? Join WYDOT, take pride in the highways you help build, and become part of a team dedicated to keeping Wyoming moving. Apply today and help pave the way for Wyoming's future!

This position also offers:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• 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
• 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 benefits package!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Performs field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material 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.
• Provides the contractor with 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.
• Reviews construction plans and verifies that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
• Conduct field engineering surveys, including reading a level, operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems.
• Check and verify the accuracy of detailed drawings for projects, and correct drawings as needed.
• Design preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other quantitative 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.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of computers, calculators, survey equipment, and testing equipment.
• 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 MicroStation and Geopak.
• 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 and highway construction planning and design.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Some agencies may require a certificate of registration from the Board of Engineering.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potentially exposed to hazardous waste.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions, including heat, cold snow, and rain.
• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• 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 bonu s
  • 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 of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(ENEG08) Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering? (Students who are graduating with this degree in less than 6 months may answer yes as well)

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• No

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(ENEG08) If you are currently a student pursuing your bachelor's degree in engineering, please indicate your anticipated graduation date.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification?

• Yes
• No

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:** Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans' Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans' Preference you **MUST** have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.*** I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans' Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans' Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans' Preference

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at have read and understand the above statement.

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