Resident Engineer

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead our Construction Program in Rock Springs, Wyoming. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of highway construction and contract administration—from project design through completion and final documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage construction and maintenance projects including bridges, interstates, highways, county roads, city streets, and public buildings.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians involved in project design and contract oversight.
• Coordinate with federal, state, county, and city officials, as well as utility companies, landowners, and the public throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply sound engineering principles to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

What WYDOT Offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility requirements apply)
• A strong culture of public service and commitment to work/life balance
• Relocation assistance may be available

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

Human Resources Contact:  / Terra Poling / terra.poling1

• Responsible for documentation of project quantities and payment.
• Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with landowners, government agencies, and consultants.
• Responsible for meeting requirements of DEQ, BLM, USFS, and other agencies on projects.
• Coordinate and develop consensus among representatives of the city, county, federal, and the department and the general public and special interest groups to address project impacts and effects at the design and construction level.
• Research, locate, and negotiate materials, survey, water, and plant site agreements with private landowners, businesses, and government agencies.
• Generate special provisions for all projects to address issues unique to each project.
• Initiate and monitor consultant agreements and progress to provide various surveying and engineering services.
• Generate plans, summaries, and estimates for maintenance projects.
• Resolve and recommend a resolution of contractor disputes and claims.
• Review, generate, and negotiate change orders.
• Provide fundamental and supplemental training to subordinates.
• Responsible for determining equipment, workforce needs, and budget requirements.
• Manages, coordinates, and organizes field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material analysis, and quality control to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Prepares technical engineering studies and/or summaries for a variety of projects.
• Responsible for the development of plans and documents.
• Assures projects are completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and design criteria.
• Responsible for engineering recommendations and summaries for a variety of projects.
• Reviews and approves or rejects submittals.
• Ensures the engineering staff's work activities meet project technical and policy requirements, state statutes, and federal regulations.
• Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost‑effective solutions.
• Co‑ordinates with other programs, agencies, or outside entities; participates in value engineering studies and public meetings.
• Responds to claims, lawsuits, or other public record requests.
• Prepares and coordinates budget recommendations.
• Conducts performance appraisals, makes hiring and firing recommendations, and conducts disciplinary actions.
• Trains and mentors staff.
• Advises senior leaders regarding design and project budgets, design and schedules, and contracts.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the engineering section.
• Participates in selection panels of architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Confers with agencies' staff in other states or other government levels regarding joint actions taken or to be taken, or in…