Eneg10-2024-00245-Project Engineer-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. 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 BonusSee 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 ininterpersonal relations

• Skill in oral and written communication

• Skills in criticalthinking, 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 E-Verify, 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

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

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

TheStateofWyomingisanEqualOpportunityEmployerandactivelysupportstheADAandreasonably accommodatesqualifiedapplicantswithdisabilities.

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