Project Engineer

Salary: $35.60 - $39.56 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00902
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENEG10


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Step into a role where your work quite literally paves the way forward. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a full-time Project Engineer to join our Project Development Section in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
In this dynamic position, you won't just design roads-you'll help shape the future of Wyoming's transportation system. As a Project Engineer, you'll create, refine, and review highway design plans that improve safety, strengthen infrastructure, and keep communities connected. Every project you touch will have a lasting impact on the people who travel our roads every day.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about engineering, and ready to make a visible difference across the state, this is your opportunity to build something that truly matters.
**This position offers a $2,000.00 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

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit 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 in the job level.

• Works independently on projects of moderate to high complexity
• Develops, refines, and reviews horizontal and vertical alignments
• Establishes dimensions and geometry of cross-sectional elements of roadways to determine and refine excavation, embankment, and haul quantities for construction of the roadway
• Develops contract plans
• Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, drainage structures, and utility and right-of-way impacts in accordance with applicable State and Federal design policies and procedures using design software
• Calculates pay quantities for materials used to construct roadways and prepares computer spreadsheets summarizing these quantities
• Attends periodic workshops to increase skills and knowledge
• Trains others in new methods and procedures
• Assists the design team leader in training employees to aid in their career development
• Works with software programs and the design team to ensure the work is done per scheduled dates set by the Project Control System
• Schedules, attends, and leads plan inspections
• Affixes professional engineer (PE) stamp to contract plans
• Assists the design team leader in the daily operation of the design team; attends meetings in the absence of the design team leader
• Reviews the work of other employees

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference given to knowledge of WYDOT's project/plan development procedures and project flow charts
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of highway engineering concepts and principles
• Use of CADD software and Microsoft Office
• Technical writing, communication, time management
• Ability to work effectively with other department programs, outside agencies, and the public
• Give attention to detail and work under tight work schedules
• Knowledge of mentoring and coaching skills
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local rules and regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)


Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• 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 , including your rights and responsibilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Qualifying Reasons
  
  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time or part-time permanent 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; 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.
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 11 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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(ENEG10) Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG10) Do you have a Master's Degree or Higher in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Engineering? Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience))

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(ENEG10) Do you possess a Professional Engineer's (PE) License? (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

• Yes
• No

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*(ENEG10) Please provide your license number below.
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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: 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

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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.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(A2) 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

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