Salary: $35.12 - $39.02 Hourly
Location : Buffalo, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02063
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENEG09
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming and is currently seeking a full-time
Engineer II based in
Buffalo, Wyoming. This position involves supporting highway projects from initial planning through design, construction, and final contract completion under the guidance of the Resident Engineer. Responsibilities include a range of engineering tasks essential to the successful execution of transportation infrastructure projects.
Buffalo is tucked away between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering peaks of the Bighorn Mountains, and it is small-town living at its finest. Nearby outdoor activities are endless: hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and a four-star golf course in the heart of town. Billings, Montana, and its amenities are just over a two-hour drive from Buffalo. And Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax!
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!
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Human Resource Contact: / Keri Griffith /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 training 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.
QualificationsPREFERENCES/**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: - 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 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:Education:
Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of Engineer I.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Engineer in Training (EIT) License is Required or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)
Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL 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.
- Workaround heavy machinery.
- Potentially exposed to hazardous waste.
- Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions including heat, cold snow, and rain.
- Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods of time.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
- 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 , including your rights and responsibilities.
- Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Acceptance of a permanent, full-time 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 InformationClick to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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 9 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
Know your full value.Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
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(ENEG09) Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering?
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(ENEG09) Which of the following best describes your work experience Engineering? Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(ENEG09) Do you possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) License Required or a Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)?
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Do you have or can you 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
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs ;/li>
- 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 Resourses Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(AA) If you anwsered Other, please tell us where.
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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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(AA) 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 have read and understand the above statement.
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