Design Assistant

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in transportation design The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on the hunt for a passionate and motivated Design Assistantto join their dynamic team!

This unique position offers a work-study program designed for undergraduates eager to continue their education while working on real-world highway design projects. As a Design Assistant youll receive invaluable training in the core principles and techniques of highway design paired with direct experience in shaping Wyomings transportation future.

Not only will you gain professional expertise but youll also have the chance to continue growing your career with WYDOT. Ready to jumpstart your future in design Apply now and help create the safe high-quality transportation system Wyoming deserves!

This position offers: **$1000 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
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:

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Flexible work hours of 20-40 hours per week.

Human Resources Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Prepares plan drawings and details for highway construction projects utilizing computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software
Learns to use the current WYDOT CADD software procedures and basic drafting requirements to produce engineering drawings and details with extensive formal and on-the-job training
Prints and reproduces plan drawings for distribution and peer review
Researches as-constructed plans
Maintains a filing system within the work area for design projects
Incorporates quantity summary work as required to help designers meet project deadlines
Participates in training on various computer software related to performing duties
Maintains familiarity with department policies and procedures relative to drafting and engineering plan development and other areas in general
Identifies and resolves problems by gathering or reviewing information gathered by others analyzing and resolving problems or recommending the solutions to designers and supervisors

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preferencemay be given to those students with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the field of engineering.

**The offer of employment to the selected candidate is contingent upon full-time enrollment in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Wyoming by the date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of basic math reading and writing
Knowledge of communication and time management
Knowledge of applying drafting skills in developing engineering detail sheet(s) that will eventually be compiled to complete a set of engineering contract documents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group)

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods
May work in adverse environmental conditions
May work in close proximity to high-speed traffic

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm all newly hired employees eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
This is an entry-level position requiring no prior training or experience.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Design Squads students are not required to take any courses during the summer term but may take summer classes if they wish to do so.
Design Squad students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25.
After starting in the Design Squad students are required to work year-round including summers for at least 80 hours in the calendar month.
You must also submit a personal resume transcripts of relevant course work letter(s) of recommendation and a personal statement (at least 1/2 page long) stating why the candidate is interested in the employment opportunity at the following mailing or email address or attached to the online application.

Alan Moore

WYDOT Design Squad

University of Wyoming

1000 E. University Ave.

Civil & Architectural Engineering & Construction Management Dept. 3295

Laramie WY 82071

Email:

**Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus**
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position
- Acceptance of a permanent part-time non-exempt/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 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

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT - Engineering & Planning - Highway Development - Project Development

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Description and FunctionsGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in transportation design The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on the hunt for a passionate and motivated Design Assistantto join their dynamic team!This unique position offers ...