Engineer, Civil Engineering

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Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level while making a lasting impact on Wyoming’s highways? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Engineer to join our Construction team in Basin, Wyoming! If you enjoy tackling challenges, working on meaningful infrastructure projects, and seeing your hard work come to life, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

As a key member of the WYDOT team, you will help shape the future of Wyoming’s transportation system by contributing to highway construction projects from initial planning and design through construction and final contract completion. Working under the direction of the Resident Engineer, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience, collaborate with skilled professionals, and play an essential role in ensuring Wyoming’s highways are built and maintained to meet high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Why Basin, Wyoming?

Imagine building a rewarding career in a community where breathtaking scenery and outdoor adventure are part of everyday life! Known as the"Lilac City," Basin is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Bighorn Basin, offering small‑town charm, a welcoming community, and convenient access to some of Wyoming’s most incredible landscapes. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, or simply exploring the great outdoors, you'll find endless opportunities to enjoy life beyond the workplace.

Wyoming also offers the financial advantage of no state income tax, allowing you to keep more of your hard‑earned paycheck while enjoying an exceptional quality of life and a healthy balance between work and recreation.

Your career can take you places—why not make Wyoming one of them? Join WYDOT, take pride in the highways you help build, and become part of a team dedicated to keeping Wyoming moving.

**$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
• 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 benefits package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensation calculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Jesse Maschke / jesse.maschke1 /

• Performs field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material analysis, and quality control.
• Develops engineering models, conducts studies, makes cost estimates, and submits reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Performs inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project according to plans, specifications, etc.
• Provides the contractor with the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
• Calculates and documents quantities for payment to the contractor.
• Examines and verifies numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
• Resolves geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
• Reviews construction plans and verifies 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.
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