Bridge Operations Engineer I 2026-02528

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a full-time Bridge Operations Engineer to work in its Bridge Program. The position performs engineering related to the operation of existing highway structures and the design of new highway structures to enhance public safety and improve Wyoming’s transportation system. The position is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. With direction and training from a supervisor and experienced engineers, the engineer produces and checks bridge load ratings, evaluates structures for overweight loads, and assists with the design and review of bridges and other highway-related structures. The role also supports the development, testing, and maintenance of engineering software used for structural design and load rating. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility criteria, and a state employee compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; pension and 457B retirement plans; and flexible schedules and work-life balance options. WYDOT is a drug-free workplace and uses E-Verify to confirm newly hired employees’ eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
0–2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering.
Knowledge of structural engineering design principles, applications, and theory.
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, and geotechnical engineering as applied to Department practice.
Knowledge of AASHTO specifications, Program policies, and Department standards.
Skill in using computer applications for structural design and office automation.
Ability to analyze and solve problems and produce complete, legible, and organized solutions.
Some agencies may require a certificate of registration from the Board of Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Design.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.

Responsibilities

Produce and check bridge load ratings to determine structures’ theoretical load-carrying capacity for evaluation and overload review.
Use computer applications to analyze bridges on proposed routes for overweight loads, prepare organized and legible engineering calculations, and correspond about and track load-rating activities.
Review load ratings and designs for clarity, organization, and completeness.
With direction, design and check designs for steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other highway-related structures in accordance with AASHTO specifications.
Check structural details for conformance with design and contract documents, detailing procedures, accuracy, office standards, and completeness.
Calculate estimated material quantities and construction costs.
Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining the BRASS suite of programs and other engineering software used to design, review, and load-rate bridges and structural components.