Salary: $35.12 - $39.02 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02193
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENEG09
Description and FunctionsOpen Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system across the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified Engineer II to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to highway projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion, under the guidance of the Resident Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering tasks related to highway projects throughout all phases, including design, construction, and contract management.
- Work closely with the Resident Engineer and other team members to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
- Support the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and contracts for various transportation projects.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Position Benefits:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus(see eligibility details)
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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Nestled along the stunning Front Range, Cheyenne blends big-city convenience with Old West charm, offering an exceptional quality of life.
- Home to the "Daddy of 'em All" - Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo.
- Adventure is at your doorstep: Ski, hike, bike, fish, and hunt - all within arm's reach.
- Bonus perk: Wyoming has NO state income tax, making it an even more attractive place to live and work.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure of Wyoming while benefiting from a supportive work environment, generous benefits, and the incredible lifestyle Cheyenne offers.
Human Resource Contact: Sabrina Ecker/ / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
- Issues, reviews, comments, and revises 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 designing various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
- Conducts extensive research of existing and evolving technologies.
- Provides technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
- Works in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily in the management of projects under construction.
- Deals with landowners, traveling public, 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.
- Provide the contractor provides 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.
- Conduct field engineering surveys, including operating a level, operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems.
- Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed project drawings and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
- Design 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.
- Coordinate 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 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 and, based on education, experience, policies, and specifications, developing a solution and then implementing the solution.
- Knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, and other computer programs.
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications based on sound engineering principles.
- Skills in engineering calculations 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, 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 an Engineer I.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Required.
Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods.
- Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse environmental conditions.
- Work around heavy machinery.
- Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting to fifty (50) pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another.
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
- 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 Information045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
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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
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(ENEG09) Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering? (Students who are graduating with this degree in less than 6 months may answer yes as well)
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*(ENEG09) Which of the following best describes your work experience in 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 below.
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(ENEG09) Do you possess a required Engineer in Training (EIT) License or 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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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government 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 Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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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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(A) 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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