Principal Engineer

Join the Wyoming Game and Fish Department as a Principal Engineer and play a vital role in supporting the mission of Conserving Wildlife and Serving People. In this impactful role, you will apply your engineering expertise and leadership to manage and deliver innovative engineering, architectural, and construction projects that support wildlife conservation, public access, and agency operations across Wyoming.

Responsibilities

Conducts engineering, planning & review including performing engineering design on Department driven projects; Reviews plans and specifications of third-party contract vendors; Works cooperatively with Department personnel and leadership; Reviews and administers internal proposals for Department facility maintenance and repair; Collaborates with Department personnel or third-party consultants to ensure projects are properly permitted; Provides contract administration and project management on Department construction projects; Reviews plans and specifications to ensure sound engineering practices; Composes Request for Qualifications/Proposal documents and bid documents; Completes contract bid documents for in-house projects; Meets with Services Division Leadership on a regular basis; Directly assigns tasks, tracks, and manages a staff of 3; Works closely with all divisions on engineering and surveying issues; Travels throughout the State of Wyoming as the primary representative of the Department; Partners with the Chief Engineer to execute administrative duties such as work scheduling, budget management, and branch meetings

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; 2-4 years of progressive work experience in Engineering with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Engineer; Professional Engineer (PE) License Required at time of hire; Wyoming PE required within 1 year of hire date; Successful applicants must pass a background check; Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods of time; Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse environmental conditions; Statewide travel is required

Nice to have

Degree in Civil Engineering; Registered Professional Engineer certification with the State of Wyoming; Engineering design experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D; Based in or able to work from Cheyenne

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities