Salary: $35.60 - $39.56 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00245
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT is currently seeking a Project Engineer in Cheyenne, Wyoming to assist Principal Engineer in the performance of advanced engineering tasks and to supervise the activities of assigned Engineers and technicians on highway construction projects from their inception through design, construction, and contract completion.
This position offers:
**$2,000 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
Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All"- Cheyenne Frontier Days - held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!
Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal/mandy.mcmicheal@wyo.gov/307-745-2111
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Supervise and manage the construction of large, complex highway and bridge projects in the Cheyenne area.
- Apply knowledge and experience in Civil Engineering and Surveying to solve problems and make critical project decisions.
- Work as part of a team of construction professionals including engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and material testers.
- Monitor construction contract progress and costs.
- Ensure projects are constructed to specification and comply with all Federal and State requirements.
- Assist the Resident Engineer in the scoping and development of future highway and bridge projects.
- Review project plans, specifications, and estimates and provide comments and feedback to designers.
- Track and document project quantities for accurate and timely payment to contractors.
- Prepare project correspondence, technical reports, and project-related documents.
- Act as WYDOT's representative on projects, working closely with contractor personnel, landowners, utilities, local government personnel, etc.
- Collect and prepare survey data for the design and construction of highway projects.
- Affix a PE stamp to work products produced as required.
- Assist the Resident Engineer with supervision and management of crew personnel.
- Train, coach, and mentor junior engineers and technicians
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 in interpersonal relations
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Skills in critical thinking, 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:
Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.)
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods of time.
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time 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 , 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
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
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The 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.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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(ENEG10) Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?
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(ENEG10) Do you have a Master's Degree or Higher in Engineering?
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(ENEG10) Which of the following best describes your work experience Engineering? Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your engineering work experience in the box below.
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(ENEG10) Do you possess a Professional Engineer's (PE) License?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
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