Bridge Design Engineer II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer II in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a Bridge Design Engineer II, you will be responsible for performing various Engineering duties, under supervision, to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. Perform engineering related to the design of highway-related structures that enhance public safety and improve the state's transportation system.

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! you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensation calculator.wyo.gov

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the Old West's history. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

• With some direction, responsible for the design and design check of steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other highway-related structures, ensuring proper engineering theory and design principles, dimensional accuracy, and public safety in accordance with AASHTO specifications
• Utilizes various computer applications to produce organized and legible engineering design calculations, correspondence, and track project activities
• Reviews designs for clarity, organization, and completeness
• Reviews the fabricator's designs and associated construction drawings
• Checks structural details, including fabricators' shop drawings, for conformance with the design, proper detailing procedures, accuracy, office standards, and completeness
• Reviews project-specific data to ensure structural details are complete, accurate, and meet the project requirements
• Calculates estimated material quantities and construction costs
• Determines cost estimates at various stages of design
• Utilizes information from meetings and site inspections along with hydraulic, land use, and geological recommendations to aid in preliminary structure selections, bridge length determinations, structure repair, and rehabilitation strategies, and cost comparisons
• Utilizes proper engineering theory and knowledge of computer development applications to assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of the BRASS suite of programs and other engineering software used in the design, review, and rating of bridges and structural components
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position
  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
  • 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.

• Knowledge and competence in the principles, application, and interpretation of structural engineering design and theory to ensure uniformity and compliance with AASHTO design specifications, Program policies, and Department standards
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, and geotechnical engineering as they relate to Department practice
• Knowledge of drafting principles, practices, standards, and office policies that relate to structural detailing
• Skilled in the use of computer applications for structural design and office automation
• Ability to analyze and solve problems to produce complete, legible, and organized designs
• Ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written means to relate specific concepts, ideas, and instructions to engineers and technicians, outside agencies, and public partners
• Ability to work well with all members of the Bridge Program, other Department Programs, outside agencies, and the public

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)…