Engineer II 2026-01173

About the Department

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the state. WYDOT is currently seeking a full-time Engineer II to join its team in Buffalo, Wyoming. This position plays a key role in the development and delivery of highway projects, with responsibilities that include supporting projects from initial concept through design, construction, and final contract completion under the guidance of the Resident Engineer.

Located between the rolling plains of the Old West and the scenic peaks of the Bighorn Mountains, Buffalo offers an exceptional quality of life with the charm of small-town living. The area provides abundant year-round recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATV riding, rodeos, and access to a premier golf course in town. Additionally, Billings, Montana—offering expanded amenities—is just over a two-hour drive away. As an added benefit, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax, making this an attractive opportunity both professionally and personally.

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

Human Resource Contact:  (307)674-2318 / Keri Griffith /keri.griffith2@wyo.gov


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

• Issues, reviews, comments, and revised plan sets.
• Reviews and approves or rejects project submittals/permits.
• Reviews and updates forms and documentation procedures regarding construction activities and pay quantities.
• Inspects and assures projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
• Compiles and submits engineering recommendations and summaries for the design of various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
• Conducts extensive research on existing and evolving technologies.
• Provides technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
• Works in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily to manage projects under construction.
• Deals with landowners, traveling public, and local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
• Performs field inspections, laboratory testing, materials analysis, and quality control.
• Develops engineering models, conducts studies, makes cost estimates, and 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 according to 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.
• Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed drawings in projects and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
• Designs preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Trains other personnel in 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 
• Oversees moderate to major construction projects by documenting pay quantities, directing the work schedule of subordinates, and working with a contractor for quality control 
• Ensures that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
• Prepares water agreements, materials agreements, and other necessary agreements.

Position Duties

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 


**Must be able to obtain the following certifications/licenses:

• Valid Driver's License
• QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete 
• Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate 
• WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete 

• Knowledge of authoritative reference materials in the field of engineering.
• Knowledge of surveying and surveying instruments and measurement and testing equipment, and systems.
• Knowledge of complex algorithms used in mathematical computer models to recognize the theory as the basis of their use.
• Knowledge of construction methods and processes, project scheduling, cost estimating procedures, and material quantity takeoffs.
• Knowledge of scientific and/or technical research practices.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of computers, calculators, survey equipment, and testing equipment is constantly.
• Knowledge of contemporary practices in road construction contracts.
• Knowledge of analyzing a situation based on education, experience, policies, and specifications, developing a solution, and then implementing the solution.
• Knowledge of Microstation and Geopak.
• Knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, and other computer programs.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications based on sound engineering principles.
• Skills in engineering calculation and accounting procedures.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and communications.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in decision-making and direction of work activities.
• Skills in making engineering calculations and highway construction planning, and design.
• Knowledge of WYDOT policies and procedures and engineering principles related to highway design and construction.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

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.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
 

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