Salary: $27.13 – $30.14 Hourly
Location : Rawlins, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01420
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Engineer – District Construction
Opening Date: 07/06/2023
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 now seeks a full-time Engineer I located in Rawlins, Wyoming where you can enjoy small-town living at its finest. Nearby outdoor activities are endless: Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and even golfing. Seminoe State Park is a quick hour away and stocked annually with trout and fighting walleye and Casper is just under a two-hour drive. Wyoming is one of seven states with no state income tax.
As an Engineer I in Construction, this position is responsible for, but is not limited to, performing tasks for highway projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion, under the direction of the Resident Engineer.
This position offers:
- 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
Human Resource Contact: 307-745-2111 / Kari Davis / kari.davis@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.
- Performs field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material 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 assure the contractor is constructing the project in accordance with 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.
- Reviews construction plans and verify that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
- Conducts field engineering surveys, including reading a level and operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems that may occur.
- Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed drawings in projects 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 the field of engineering and surveying, and train personnel on proper techniques for documentation of fieldwork.
- Coordinates with the contractor and other agencies and the public when they are impacted by a project.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
KNOWLEDGE:
- 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 contracting
- Knowledge of analyzing a situation and 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 principals
- 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
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
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- 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
- 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.
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify for a valid driver’s license.
- Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
045-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 provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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(ENEG08) Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering?
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Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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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 https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
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