Hydraulic Design Engineer II 2024-02529
Hydraulic Design Engineer II 2024-02529
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and play a vital role in shaping the future of Wyomings transportation! We are seeking a passionate fulltime Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cheyenne.
In this exciting position youll dive into hydraulic analysis and design working on essential projects like culverts bridges and storm drains. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing public safety and elevating the quality of our states transportation system. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment we want to hear from you! Step into a rewarding career where your skills can truly shine.
Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking skiing hiking fishing hunting and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
Benefits of working for the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the State of Wyoming include:
- **$2000 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: Tina Borgaard /or
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- With some direction and training from the supervisor and more experienced engineers produces and checks hydrologic flood frequency analysis and hydraulic designs of culverts bridges and storm drains
- Performs flood frequency analysis and hydraulic analysis using computer programs
- Collects and assembles the needed data for analysis
- Prepares input files (data) for computer programs that perform the analyses and compiles output in reports
- Ensures the designs of other engineers meet technical and policy project requirements
- Checks assumptions and design calculations for conformance with governing policy accuracy and completeness
- Prepares draft reports and notebooks containing the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
- Gives written and oral guidance to less experienced engineers and technicians during the hydrologic and hydraulic design process to ensure they meet technical and policy requirements
Qualifications
- KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Engineering hydraulics flow through bridge waterways hydrology and statistical frequency of floods for various watersheds; hydrologic/hydraulic design theory and accepted practices
- Skilled in the use of computer applications for hydrology hydraulic design and office automation
- Knowledge of WYDOT Operating Policies National Environmental Policy Act Clean Water Act National Flood Insurance Program Federal Highway Administration guidelines AASHTO Specifications
- Knowledge and understanding of the WYDOT project/plan development procedures and project flow charts
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics bridge design and geotechnical engineering as they relate to department practice
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:03 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineer I.
Certificates Licenses Registrations:Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)Required. Necessary Special Requirements
- PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods of time
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time in adverse environmental conditions
- Work around heavy machinery
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- EVerify: WYDOT uses EVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a DrugFree Workplace.
**Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus:
Temporary employees accepting a part time permanent position
- Acceptance of a permanent fulltime nonexempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
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 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.
Supplemental Information
045Department of Transportation WYDOTEngineering & Planning Bridge
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Employment Type
Full-Time
