Senior Design Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a full-time Senior Design Specialist based in Cheyenne, WY
. In this dynamic role you will shape the future of Wyoming’s roadways by leading the development, refinement, and review of highway construction plans that support successful contract bidding. Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, and offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

$2,000 Hiring Bonus – see 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

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

Human Resource Contact: 307‑777‑4356

• Calculates and refines excavation, embankment, and haul quantities
• Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, culverts, drainage ditches, storm sewer, and pedestrian facilities
• Ensures designs meet the requirements of the WYDOT Road Design Manual and Design Guides, AASHTO Greenbook, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and ADA Guidelines for Accessibility
• Works with other engineering programs and with the design team to ensure the work is completed according to the scheduled dates set by the PCS system
• Produces plans, attends inspections, writes reports, prepares exhibits, and attends public meetings
• Formulates, reviews, and refines bid item summaries by calculating
• Communicates and coordinates with other WYDOT Programs to ensure an accurate product
• Assembles final contract plans and documents; generates slope-staking and blue‑top reports
• Attends periodic workshops to increase skills and knowledge, and trains others in new methods and procedures
• Travels for field inspections and meetings, with overnight stays as necessary

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with WYDOT’s computer‑aided design software.

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of geometry, algebra, and trigonometry
• Knowledge of highway engineering concepts and principles
• Knowledge of Microstation computer drafting
• Attention to detail

Education & Experience Substitution: 4‑6 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group with design experience) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist II. OR

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Engineering)

Experience: 0‑3 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group with design experience) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist II.

• This position will require working long periods of time on a computer.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• 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.

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.