Engineer I 2025-01109 at State of Wyoming – Wheatland, Wyoming

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT now seeks a full-time Engineer located in Wheatland, Wyoming.

Wheatland is the largest town in Platte County, Wyoming. The city provides easy access to all types of recreational areas, including various outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and different activities to keep the family busy all year! Those who enjoy college sports can drive a little over an hour to watch the University of Wyoming games and cheer on the Cowboys! Wyoming is one of nine states with no income tax.

This position also offers:

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3243 / Maddie Miozzi/ Madeline.Miozzi@wyo.gov
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, and makes cost estimates.
• Submits reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Performs inspections and testing to assure the contractor is constructing the project in accordance with 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.
• Conducts field engineering surveys, including reading a level and operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems that may occur.
• Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed drawings in projects and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
• Design preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Trains other personnel in the field of engineering and surveying, and trains personnel on proper techniques for documentation of fieldwork.
• Coordinates with the contractor and other agencies, and the public when they are impacted by a project.

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 to include 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 of time.

• 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 bonus

  • 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.