Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs in Cheyenne, WY

Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01626
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Air Quality
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENEG10
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Air Quality Division (AQD) Compliance Inspector performs high-level complex engineering tasks related to air quality compliance assurance within several Wyoming counties. Inspects and evaluates wide-ranging industrial facilities, processes, and emission control equipment. Works with industry personnel regarding design, construction, and operation of facilities to ensure regulatory compliance. Writes clear, concise, and detailed reports based on evaluations. Provides engineering knowledge and guidance to industry partners and the public regarding air quality practices with the aim of reducing pollution and improving the airshed.
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

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

• Ensures that facilities meet technical, policy, and regulatory requirements; recognizes and flags concerns; suggests modifications or improvements.
• Confers with industry personnel to ensure goals are achieved and requirements met.
• Assists with formal and informal training of personnel in use of software and monitoring equipment.
• Provides technical assistance as required; inspects and monitors projects for quality and cost control.
• Performs feasibility analysis to ensure effective solutions.
• Assists with the selection and oversight of consultants and engineering firms assigned or contracted on projects.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors entry-level inspectors and other AQD staff regarding industry processes and environmental regulations.
• Maintains documentation on projects.
• Provides oversight and evaluation of projects related to air quality and controls.
• Reviews technical submissions, permits, reports, inspections, and monitoring data.
• Applies professional judgment, scientific knowledge, and accepted industrial practices to evaluate industrial processes.
• Conducts independent field work and inspections.
• Evaluates compliance reviews by facility staff, contract employees, and/or consultants.
• Reviews progress and inspects corrective actions; manages multiple complex projects for corrective actions or reclamation.
• Observes and analyzes source sampling procedures used by facilities; provides corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance with established test methods and procedures; uses scientific principles and knowledge to evaluate results.
• Develops and provides written reports, memos, and comments.
• Works with the Attorney General's Office and/or the AQD Stationary Source Compliance Program to provide support, materials, and/or technical expertise in legal actions or enforcement actions taken by the State of Wyoming, DEQ, or AQD as needed. Also works with other programs in the Air Quality Division to further the goals of air quality improvement across all programs.
• Analyzes and responds to public comments, observations, and complaints regarding emissions sources or facilities.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to those with experience in air pollution control or industry processes related to air quality, e.g., baghouses, electrostatic precipitators, cyclonic controls, engine catalysts, and stationary and mobile engines.
Preference may be given to those with experience in Oil & Gas facility or equipment design, inspection, or maintenance.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of current principles of engineering.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and pollution controls.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Air Quality rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to produce written reports concerning observations and compliance.

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 one year of hire date.)
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Inspections may require the ability to travel, work outside in inclement conditions, climb ladders and/or catwalks, and navigate other potentially challenging terrain.
NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview, you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

Supplemental Information
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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 means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(ENEG10) Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

02
(ENEG10) Do you have a Master's Degree or Higher in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) 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 relevant experience below.
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(ENEG10) Do you possess a Professional Engineer's (PE) License? (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

• Yes
• No

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*(ENEG10) Please provide your license number below.
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*(ENEG10) Do you acknowledge that you must obtain a Wyoming (PE) License within one year of the hire date if you do not currently hold one?

• Yes
• No

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(A1) 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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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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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.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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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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(A2) 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.

• Yes
• No

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