Design Assistant

Salary: $18.10 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02229
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TNDE03


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. It is currently seeking a Design Assistant.


The purpose of the position is to provide a work-study program for undergraduates interested in continuing their education while simultaneously working on a WYDOT design team. Selected candidates are provided with training in highway design's fundamental principles and techniques and actual design experience. They are encouraged to continue their employment with the Wyoming Department of Transportation upon graduation.


This position has flexible work hours of 20-40 hours per week. Must work at least 80 hours per month.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
This position offers:


**$1,000 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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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

• Prepares plan drawings and details for highway construction projects utilizing computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software
• Learns to use the current WYDOT CADD software, procedures, and basic drafting requirements to produce engineering drawings and details with extensive formal and on-the-job training
• Prints and reproduces plan drawings for distribution and peer review
• Researches as-constructed plans
• Maintains a filing system within the work area for design projects
• Incorporates quantity summary work as required to help designers meet project deadlines
• Participates in training on various computer software related to performing duties
• Maintains familiarity with department policies and procedures relative to drafting and engineering plan development and other areas in general
• Identifies and resolves problems by gathering or reviewing information gathered by others, analyzing and resolving problems, or recommending solutions to designers and supervisors

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**The offer of employment to the selected candidate is contingent upon enrollment in the Engineering Program at LCCC for the Fall 2026 Semester. See Notes for more details.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing
• Knowledge of communication and time management
• Knowledge of applying drafting skills in developing engineering detail sheet(s) that will eventually be compiled to complete a set of engineer contract documents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

High School Diploma


Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group)


OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods
• May work in adverse environmental conditions
• May work in close proximity to high-speed traffic

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm all newly hired employees' eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about , including your rights and responsibilities.
• This is an entry-level position requiring no prior training or experience.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• LCCC students are not required to take any courses during the summer term but may take summer classes if they wish.
• LCCC students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25.
• After starting, students must work year-round, including summers, for at least 80 hours in the calendar month.
• You must also submit a personal resume, transcripts of relevant course work, letter(s) of recommendation, and a personal statement (at least 1/2 page long) stating why the candidate is interested in the employment opportunity at the following mailing or email address or attached to the online application

Holly Stevenson
WYDOT Highway Development
5300 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Email:

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  
  • Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment
  • 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 an 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.

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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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01


(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03


(TNDE03) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Transportation Design? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: Highway Construction Maintenance, professional experience in Department of Transportation as a professional Designer, Driller, Highway maintenance professional, photogrammetry/survey profession, staff technician, constructions and maintenance professional, utilities professional, right of way professional, transportation management center professional, or similar experience.)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04


(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
05


Are you enrolled full-time in the College of Engineering at the Laramie County Community College for the Fall 2026 Semester?

• Yes
• No

06


Have you emailed the necessary information requested for this posting?This is required for your application to be complete.

• Yes
• No

07


(A) 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

08


(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.
09


(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where.
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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

11


(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12


(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.

• Yes
• No

Required Question