Engineer II

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are now seeking a full-time Engineer located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position develops, refines, and reviews highway construction plans for contract bidding with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Develops and checks contract plans and documents; Establishes vertical and horizontal roadway geometry and cross-sectional elements necessary for various types of roadways using the department's computer-aided design and drafting software; Calculates and refines excavation, embankment, and haul quantities; Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, culverts & drainage ditches, storm sewers, and pedestrian facilities; Ensures the designs and plans meet technical and policy requirements, State statutes, and Federal regulations and recommends approval or suggests modifications; Calculates and summarizes pay quantities for contract bidding purposes; Issues intermediate plan sets and reviews the plans at inspections with other WYDOT Programs, writes inspection reports, and presents the plans at public meetings; Responsible for project documentation; Guides design and drafting tasks of employees; Trains, coaches, and mentors engineers and technicians; Travels for field inspections and meetings, with overnight stays as necessary

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; 0-3 years of progressive work experience in Engineering with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineer I; Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Required; Knowledge of current principles of highway engineering; Knowledge of current design and detailing policies and procedures for the work unit; Knowledge of computer applications for design, detailing, and office automation; Knowledge of Federal, State, and local rules and regulations

Nice to have

Working knowledge of the WYDOT Road Design Guide; AASHTO Greenbook; AASHTO Roadside Design Guide; ADA Guidelines for Accessibility

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities