Engineer II 2026-01562

State of Wyoming•Thermopolis, WY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT now seeks a full-time Engineer II located in Thermopolis, Wyoming. This position is responsible for, but is not limited to, performing tasks for highway projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion, under the direction of the Resident Engineer. Enjoy small town western living in Thermopolis. The Hot Springs State Park is located in Thermopolis, WY, and is home to unique geothermal features, abundant wildlife, and world-class fishing. Easy access to fishing, hunting, skiing, camping, hiking, biking, golfing, ATV trails, snowmobiling, and wide open spaces. And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax! This position offers a $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility). Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays, retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future, flexible schedules and work-life balance options, and meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
0-3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of Engineer I.
Engineer in Training (EIT) License is Required or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)

Nice To Haves

QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete

Responsibilities

Issues, reviews, comments, and revised plan sets.
Reviews and approves or rejects project submittals/permits.
Reviews and updates forms and documentation procedures regarding construction activities and pay quantities.
Inspects and assures projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
Compiles and submits engineering recommendations and summaries for the design of various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
Conducts extensive research on existing and evolving technologies.
Provides technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
Works in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily to manage projects under construction.
Deals with landowners, traveling public, and local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
Performs field inspections, laboratory testing, materials 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 fieldwork documentation techniques.
Coordinates with the contractor, other agencies, and the public when a project impacts them.
Oversees moderate to major construction projects by documenting pay quantities, directing the work schedule of subordinates, and working with a contractor for quality control.
Ensures that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
Prepares water agreements, materials agreements, and other necessary agreements.