Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Position: Project Engineer 2026-00902
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Step into a role where your work quite literally paves the way forward. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a full-time Project Engineer to join our Project Development Section in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

In this dynamic position, you won't just design roads-you'll help shape the future of Wyoming's transportation system. As a Project Engineer, you'll create, refine, and review highway design plans that improve safety, strengthen infrastructure, and keep communities connected. Every project you touch will have a lasting impact on the people who travel our roads every day.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about engineering, and ready to make a visible difference across the state, this is your opportunity to build something that truly matters.

This position offers a $2,000.00 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!  for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

* Works independently on projects of moderate to high complexity

* Develops, refines, and reviews horizontal and vertical alignments

* Establishes dimensions and geometry of cross-sectional elements of roadways to determine and refine excavation, embankment, and haul quantities for construction of the roadway

* Develops contract plans

* Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, drainage structures, and utility and right-of-way impacts in accordance with applicable State and Federal design policies and procedures using design software

* Calculates pay quantities for materials used to construct roadways and prepares computer spreadsheets summarizing these quantities

* Attends periodic workshops to increase skills and knowledge

* Trains others in new methods and procedures

* Assists the design team leader in training employees to aid in their career development

* Works with software programs and the design team to ensure the work is done per scheduled dates set by the Project Control System

* Schedules, attends, and leads plan inspections

* Affixes professional engineer (PE) stamp to contract plans

* Assists the design team leader in the daily operation of the design team; attends meetings in the absence of the design team leader

* Reviews the work of other employees

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference given to knowledge of WYDOT's project/plan development procedures and project flow charts

KNOWLEDGE:

* Knowledge of highway engineering concepts and principles

* Use of CADD software and Microsoft Office

* Technical writing, communication, time management

* Ability to work effectively with other department programs, outside agencies, and the public

* Give attention to detail and work under tight work schedules

* Knowledge of mentoring and coaching skills

* Knowledge of Federal, State, and local rules and regulations

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 one year of hire date.)

Necessary

Special Requirements

PHYSICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* This position takes place in an average work environment.

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 E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

* The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

* Qualifying Reasons

* 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…