Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a dynamic Principal Engineer to lead our Construction Program in Newcastle, Wyoming. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape Wyoming's highways, bridges, and public spaces while guiding a talented team of technicians and engineers.

As the Principal Engineer, you'll oversee highway construction and contract administration from design to finalization. Your projects will range from maintaining city streets to reconstructing major interstate highways and bridges. You'll work closely with Federal, State, County, and City personnel, utility companies, landowners, and the public, ensuring every project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards—all while fostering a safe, claim-free environment.

Located in the heart of the Black Hills, Newcastle offers the best of small-town western living with easy access to fishing, hunting, skiing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and more. Need a dose of city life? Rapid City, South Dakota, is just a short drive away. Plus, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax!

If you're ready to put your professional engineering skills to work while enjoying the boundless beauty and adventure of Wyoming, apply now. Your next great project—and lifestyle—awaits in Newcastle!

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility
• The successful candidate may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement

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 457(b) 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, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, soil engineering, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of legal aspects of supervision, hiring, and firing.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering technical training and presentations.
• Able to communicate effectively through verbal and written means to relate specific concepts and ideas to outside agencies, public partners, and direction to engineers and technicians.
• Able to effectively plan, organize, oversee, and monitor work schedules and projects.
• Able to give attention and work under pressure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Engineer

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.)

NOTES:

• FLSA:
  Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• 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
• This position will supervise the construction staff and projects located in Newcastle, Wyoming.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time 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, 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.