Engineer II

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system that keeps Wyoming moving. We are currently seeking a full-time Engineer II to join our team in Sheridan, Wyoming. In this role, you will play a vital part in the success of highway projects from start to finish—contributing to planning, design, construction, and final contract completion under the guidance of the Resident Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in impactful infrastructure projects that serve communities across the state.

Located at the base of the breathtaking Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan offers the perfect blend of rich Western heritage and outdoor adventure. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, ATV riding, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, or golfing, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore. Sheridan is also home to vibrant festivals and events year-round, including the renowned WYO Rodeo held each July and February. If you’re looking for a change of pace, Billings, Montana is just under two hours away, offering additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

And as an added bonus, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax—making it an ideal place to grow both your career and your lifestyle.

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 (See details and video).  for detailed information. You can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact:  / Keri Griffith / keri.griffith2

• Issues, reviews, comments, and revised plan sets.
• Review and approve or reject project submittals/permits.
• Review and update forms and documentation procedures regarding construction activities and pay quantities.
• Inspect and assure projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
• Compile and submit engineering recommendations and summaries for the design of various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
• Conduct extensive research on existing and evolving technologies.
• Provide technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
• Work in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily to manage projects under construction.
• Deal with landowners, traveling public, and local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
• Perform field inspections, laboratory testing, materials analysis, and quality control.
• Develop engineering models, conduct studies, make cost estimates, and submit reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Review and evaluate the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project according to plans, specifications, etc.
• Provide the contractor with the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
• Calculate and document quantities for payment to the contractor.
• Examine and verify numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
• Resolve geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
• Review construction plans and verify that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
• Conduct field engineering surveys, including reading a level, operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems.
• Check and verify the accuracy of detailed drawings in projects and make corrections in drawings if necessary.
• Design…