Eneg08-2024-00535-Bridge Design Engineer I-Cheyenne

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. We now seek a full-time Bridge Design Engineer located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Perform engineering related to the design of new highway structures that enhance public safety and improve the states' transportation system.

This position offers a:

$2,000 Hiring BonusSee notes for eligibility

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467

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

• With direction and training from the supervisor and more experienced engineers, produces and checks designs of steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other highway-related structures, utilizing proper engineering theory and design principles in accordance with AASHTO specifications, ensuring accuracy and public safety

• Utilizes various computer applications to perform engineering calculations and produce accurate, organized, and legible designs

• Review designs for clarity, organization, and completeness

• Checks structural details for conformance with the design, proper detailing procedures, accuracy, office standards, and completeness

• Calculates estimated material quantities and construction costs

• Utilizes information from meetings and site inspections, along with hydraulic, land use, and geological recommendations to aid in preliminary structure selections, bridge length determinations, structure repairs, and rehabilitation, and cost comparison, with required supervision

• Utilizes proper engineering theory and knowledge of computer development applications to assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of the BRASS suite of programs and other engineering software used in the design, review, and rating of bridges and structural components

• Coordinate with software programming consultant for the resolution of reported errors or bugs

• Evaluate software and provide technical support for other bridge computer applications

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering PLUS engineering with an emphasis in structures Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE).

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and competence in the principles, application, and interpretation of structural engineering design and theory

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, i.e. highway geometrics, hydraulic design, and geotechnical engineering as they relate to Department practice

• Knowledge of AASHTO design specifications, Program policies, and Department standards

• Skilled in the use of computer applications for structural design and office automation

• Ability to analyze and solve varied problems and produce complete, clear, and organized solutions

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 or part-time permanent 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; 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-WYDOT-Engineering & Planning - Bridge

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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.