Engineer I ENEG08

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to providing a safe high-quality and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a full-time Engineer I to join our team in Newcastle Wyoming.

Enjoy the small town western living in Newcastle located in the heart of the Black Hills. Easy access to fishing hunting skiing camping hiking biking golfing ATV trails snowmobiling and wide open the mood for city entertainment Rapid City South Dakota is just a short trip away. And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax!

This position offers:

**$2000 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 oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• Performs field inspections surveys laboratory testing material analysis and quality control.
• Develops engineering models conducts studies and makes cost estimates.
• Submits reports summaries and other required documentation.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Performs inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project in accordance with plans specifications etc.
• Provides the contractor with the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
• Calculates and documents quantities for payment to the contractor.
• Examines and verifies numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
• Resolves geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
• Review construction plans and verify that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
• Conducts field engineering surveys including reading a level operating a total station GPS and making decisions to solve problems that may occur.
• Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed drawings in projects and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
• Design preliminary work calculating land areas earth forms circular curves material quantities and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Trains other personnel in the field of engineering and surveying and trains personnel on proper fieldwork documentation techniques.
• Coordinates with the contractor other agencies and the public when a project impacts them.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potentially exposed to hazardous waste.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions including heat cold snow and rain.
• Physical Ability: Bending stooping and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods.

• 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.