Road Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Build the Future of Transportation in Wyoming The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a passionate and skilled Road Design Engineer to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In this role, you'll take on meaningful work that directly impacts the safety, efficiency, and quality of our state's roadways. As a Road Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing, refining, and reviewing highway construction plans that are critical to improving Wyoming's transportation system.

Working under limited supervision, you'll help bring complex infrastructure projects to life-from initial concept through to contract bidding-ensuring every design meets the highest standards of safety and functionality. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in how people travel across our state, all while enjoying the benefits of living in a scenic, welcoming community with no state income tax and a strong sense of purpose. This position offers: **$2,000 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: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level. With minimal oversight, develops, refines, and reviews horizontal and vertical alignments With minimal oversight, establishes the dimensions and geometry of roadway cross-sectional elements to determine and refine excavation, embankment, and haul quantities for roadway construction Using CADD software and other software packages, designs and detail other roadway features such as guardrail installations, culverts, storm sewer, drainage structures, utility, and right-of-way impacts Follows applicable State, Federal, and Agency design policies and procedures With minimal oversight, calculates pay quantities for the materials used to construct roadways and prepares spreadsheets summarizing these quantities Attends periodic workshops to increase skills and knowledge and train others in new methods and procedures With minimal oversight, issues intermediate plan sets, and attends inspections Qualifications KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of calculus, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry Knowledge of highway engineering concepts and principles Knowledge of the WYDOT project/plan development procedures and project flow charts Skill in technical writing Skill in communication and time management Skill in the use of computer applications for office automation Ability to write reports and specifications Ability to produce engineering plans and develop cost estimates in a timely manner MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering) Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Some agencies may require a certificate of registration from the Board of Engineering. Necessary Special Requirements NOTES: 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 Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt 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.

Supplemental Information 045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - Engineering & Planning - Project Development Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities

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