Project Engineer
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Description and Functions
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Open Until Filled
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a talented Project Engineer to join our team in Sheridan Wyoming. If youre ready to take on advanced engineering challenges and lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians on highway construction projects this opportunity is calling your name!As a Project Engineer youll assist the Principal Engineer in managing projects from inception through design construction and contract completion. Your expertise will help shape Wyomings transportation infrastructure while ensuring projects are completed safely efficiently and to the highest standards.
Enjoy all historic Western Sheridan has to offer! At the foot of the Big Horn Mountains youll have easy access to hunting fishing camping ATV trails skiing snowmobiling hiking golfing other outdoor activities and too many festivals and events to mention. Dont forget the famous WYO Rodeo held in July and February! Feel like city activities Billings Montana is less than two hours away. And Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax!
If youre ready to tackle exciting projects and enjoy a lifestyle rich in adventure and opportunity apply today. Your next career move starts in Sheridan!
This position offers:
- **$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: / / Keri Griffith
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
- Skills ininterpersonal relations
- Skills 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 six months of hire date.)Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation 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
