Traffic-Electrical Design Squad Leader

As the Traffic-Electrical Design Engineer you will contribute to the Traffic Programs mission for a safe and efficient state highway system by supervising electrical design teams for the purpose of developing and approving electrical design plans for contract bidding.

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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 Cheyenne!

• **$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 457(b) 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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• Responsible for about 25 to 30 design projects at any one time.
• Oversee the research design and production of electrical plans.
• Responsible for ensuring designs are compatible with current National Electrical Code & State Fire Marshal requirements.
• Provides electrical plans to the State Fire Marshals Office or local jurisdiction.
• Coordinates project development and documentation of design progression.
• Supervises the electrical design team.
• Determines or works with other programs to determine locations for electrical system devices and associated power sources.
• Provides written and oral guidance to engineering technicians in the preparation of designs and details to ensure WYDOT standards national codes and regulations are being achieved.
• Produces a clear concise biddable constructible and complete package of electrical plans for traffic signal systems lighting systems and ITS systems for various WYDOT projects.
• Provides project specifications and special provisions.
• Works with and incorporates various recommendations from other state programs District field personnel as well as non-state agencies.
• Review materials submittals by the electrical contractors for all design projects.
• Provides recommendations based on system age deficiencies and evaluation of the engineers recommendations. District needs project scope of work and plan inspection meeting notes to determine work required on the existing systems.
• Performs engineering analysis of the electrical systems including design variables and associated costs.
• Provides preliminary cost estimates to the Traffic Program management Project Development team and District personnel.
• Writes reviews and monitors progress of special provisions covering unique project requirements not covered by existing specifications.
• Modifies/Updates Traffic Program policy manuals standard details and standard plans as necessary to meet current standards.

• FLSA: 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
• This position will supervise the construction staff and projects located in Newcastle Wyoming.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time position posted for public recruitment.

  • 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.