Principal Engineer 2025-01016
Principal Engineer 2025-01016
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Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a dynamic Principal Engineer to lead our Construction Program in Rawlins Wyoming. This isnt just a jobits your chance to shape Wyomings highways bridges and public spaces while guiding a talented team of technicians and engineers.As the Principal Engineer youll oversee highway construction and contract administration from design to finalization. Your projects will range from maintaining city streets to reconstructing major interstate highways and bridges. Youll work closely with Federal State County and City personnel utility companies landowners and the public ensuring every project is completed on time within budget and to the highest standardsall while fostering a safe claimfree environment.
Discover Rawlins the gateway to an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Wyoming. Just an hour away Seminoe State Park offers pristine waters perfect for trout and walleye fishing. Embrace the spirit of the West with thrilling ATV trails and authentic rodeo experiences that showcase Rawlins rugged charm. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a relaxing day on one of our scenic local courses while those looking to explore further can take a short drive to Casper for even more outdoor recreation and breathtaking landscapes. Whether youre seeking excitement or tranquility Rawlins is your starting point for it all. Plus Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.If youre ready to put your professional engineering skills to work while enjoying the boundless beauty and adventure of Wyoming apply now. Your next great projectand lifestyleawaits in Rawlins!
This position offers:- **$2000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility
- Relocation Assistance
- Health Dental Vision Insurance and Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Pension Plan with a state contribution of 14.94
- Optional 457B plan with a state contribution
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave including 10 paid Holidays
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Responsible for documentation of project quantities and payment.
- Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with landowners government agencies and consultants.
- Responsible for meeting requirements ofDEQ BLM USFS and other agencies on projects.
- Coordinate and develop consensus among the city county federal and department representatives the general public and special interest groups to address project impacts and effects at the design and construction level.
- Research locate and negotiate materials survey water and plant site agreements with private landowners businesses and government agencies.
- Generate special provisions for all projects to address issues unique to each project.
- Initiate and monitor consultant agreements and progress to provide various surveying and engineering services.
- Generate plans summaries and estimates for maintenance projects.
- Resolve and recommend a resolution of contractor disputes and claims.
- Review generate and negotiate change orders.
- Provide fundamental and supplemental training to subordinates.
- Manages coordinates and organizes field inspections surveys laboratory testing material analysis and quality control to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Prepares technical engineering studies and/or summaries for a variety of projects.
- Responsible for the development of plans and documents.
- Responsible for determining equipment & workforce needs & budget requirements.
- Assures projects are completed in accordance with plans specifications and design criteria.
- Responsible for engineering recommendations and summaries for a variety of projects.
- Reviews and approves or rejects submittals.
- Ensures the work activities of the engineering staff meet project technical and policy requirements state statutes and federal regulations.
- Performs feasibility analysis to ensure costeffective solutions.
- Coordinates with other programs agencies or outside entities; participates in value engineering studies and public meetings.
- Provides responses as the result of claims lawsuits or other public record requests.
- Prepares and coordinates budget recommendations.
- Conducts performance appraisals makes hiring and firing recommendations and conducts disciplinary actions.
- Trains develop and mentor staff.
- Advises senior leaders regarding design and project budgets design and schedules and contracts.
- Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the engineering section.
- Participates in selection panels of architects engineers and contractors.
- Confers with agencies staff in other states or government levels regarding joint actions taken or to be taken or in exchange for vital or useful information; develops reviews and makes adjustments in a longrange plan for agency (or major program) goals.
- Review blueprints design plans and specifications for technical merit and owner intent on all projects and quality control functionality readability sustainability and construction flow.
- Develops cost estimates for future projects to include design and construction costs; Advises senior leaders on the acquisition of engineeringspecific software hardware equipment and materials.
- Affixes PE stamp to work completed.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics hydraulic design soil engineering and construction practices.
- Knowledge of legal aspects of supervision hiring and firing.
- Skilled in preparing and delivering technical training and presentations.
- Able to communicate effectively through verbal and written means to relate specific concepts and ideas to outside agencies public partners and direction to engineers and technicians.
- Able to effectively plan organize oversee and monitor work schedules and projects.
- Able to give attention and work under pressure.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelors Degree (in Engineering)Experience:24 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project EngineerCertificates Licenses Registrations:Professional Engineers (PE) License Required at time of hire (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.Necessary Special Requirements
- NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a DrugFree Workplace.
- 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
- This position will supervise the construction staff and projects located in Rawlins Wyoming.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
- **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus**
Temporary employees accepting a fulltime 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 12month 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
045Wyoming Department of Transportation WYDOTChief Engineer District Construction
Clickhere 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
