Engineer I 2026-01715

State of Wyoming•Sundance, WY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a full-time Engineer I to help shape the future of Wyoming’s transportation system in Sundance, Wyoming. This role involves overseeing projects from inception to contract completion under the direction of the Resident Engineer, focusing on creating safe, high-quality infrastructure. The position is located in Sundance, Wyoming, a town known for its proximity to outdoor activities and scenic beauty, with Rapid City, South Dakota, about an hour away. Wyoming also offers the benefit of no state income tax.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering)
Knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of engineering.
Knowledge of computers, calculators and survey equipment, and testing equipment constantly.
Knowledge of contemporary practices in road construction contracts.
Knowledge of analyze a situation and based on education, experience, policies, and specifications, develop a solution and then implement the solution.
Knowledge of Microstation and Geopak.
Knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, and other computer programs.
Ability to interpret plans and specifications based on sound engineering principles.
Skills in engineering calculation and accounting procedures.
Skills in interpersonal relations and communications.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Skills in decision-making and direction of work activities.
Skills in making engineering calculations and highway construction planning and design.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Engineering

Responsibilities

Performs field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material analysis, and quality control.
Develops engineering models, conducts studies, makes cost estimates, and submits reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
Performs inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project according to 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.
Review construction plans and verify that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
Conducts field engineering surveys, including reading a level, operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems.
Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed drawings in projects and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
Designs preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
Trains other personnel in engineering and surveying and trains personnel on proper techniques for documentation of fieldwork.
Coordinates with the contractor, other agencies, and the public when a project impacts them.