Project Engineer 2025-01535
Project Engineer 2025-01535
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to building a safe high-quality and efficient transportation system for the great state of Wyoming. Were excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Project Engineer in Rawlins Wyoming. In this key role youll work closely with the Principal Engineer to tackle advanced engineering tasks and lead a talented team of engineers and technicians. From project inception through design construction and contract completion youll play a critical role in shaping Wyomings transportation future.
Rawlins offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and small-town charm. With no state income tax and a low cost of living youll enjoy greater financial freedom while building your career. Surrounded by wide-open spaces and public lands Rawlins is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts offering year-round activities like fishing hiking snowmobiling and ATV riding. The community is welcoming and family-friendly with local events quality schools and easy access to cities like Casper and Cheyenne. Rawlins isnt just a place to workits a place to call home.Bring your engineering expertise to WYDOT and help shape the future of Wyomings transportation infrastructure. This is more than just a jobits a chance to make a real impact while enjoying the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors.
What We Offer:$2000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)
Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Wyoming State Retirement Plan plus Deferred Compensation options
A strong culture of public service and professional development
Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal//
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Supervises one or more construction projects through the management of personnel and resources to complete the required inspection testing and surveying for the project(s).
- Makes decisions on behalf of the Department regarding projects of moderate to high complexity.
- Tracks and documents quantities for payment to contractors for all projects.
- Calculates and sets lines and grades for construction activities.
- Servesas the Departments inspector on projects to ensure construction is completed according to the contracts plans and specifications.
- Acts as the Departments representative on projects to other parties such as landowners utilities railroads etc.
- Reviews project documentation analyzes data and prepares final quantities for assigned projects.
- Monitors Contract progress and costs.
- Keeps the public and adjacent landowners aware and informed of ongoing construction.
- Prepares engineer recommendations for the design of a variety of projects.
- Researches and prepares land ownership maps prepares checks and recommends changes to preliminary and final plan issuances.
- Collects and prepares survey data used in the design of highway plans; locates sources and prepares agreements for surfacing material borrowing and water for construction projects;
- Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost-effective constructible solutions.
- Affixes a PE stamp to work products produced as required.
- Directs survey crews setting construction stakes checking documentation measuring pay items inspecting construction and assisting with the projects final.
- Assists with the supervision management and training of personnel involved in surveying inspection material testing and documentation.
- Trains coaches and mentors engineers and technicians.
- Provides technical assistance to other programs agencies or outside entities.
Qualifications
- KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of surveying and engineering drawing and calculation
- Knowledge of concepts principles and practices of highway engineering and roadway planning construction and design
- Knowledge of computer software used in the design and calculation of project information
- Skill ininterpersonal relations
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Skills in criticalthinking complex problem-solving judgment and decision-making
- Skills in surveying materials testing documentation and computer operation
- Ability to interpret plans specifications and other project documentation and ensure contractors adhere to these documents throughout a project
- Ability to determine personnel requirements to administer a project
- Ability to know when to seek assistance with a problem from a higher authority
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (in Engineering)Experience:1-2 years of progressive work experience in EngineeringCertificates Licenses Registrations:Professional Engineers (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.) Necessary Special Requirements
- PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods.
- Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse environmental conditions.
- Work around heavy machinery and/or high-speed traffic.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- WYDOT is a Drug-Free Workplace
- E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
- Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
Temporary employees accepting a full-time 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 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
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
