Senior Design Specialist

Senior Design Specialist

Join WYDOT as a Senior Design Specialist! The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a full‑time Senior Design Specialist based in Cheyenne, WY. In this dynamic role you will play a key part in shaping the future of Wyoming’s roadways—leading the development, refinement, and review of highway construction plans that pave the way for successful contract bidding.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus – see notes for eligibility
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Human Resource Contact: 307‑777‑4356

• Calculates and refines excavation, embankment, and haul quantities
• Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, culverts & drainage ditches, storm sewer, and pedestrian facilities
• Ensures designs meet the requirements of the WYDOT Road Design Manual and Design Guides, AASHTO Greenbook, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and ADA Guidelines for Accessibility
• Works with other engineering programs and with the design team to ensure the work is done per the scheduled dates set by the PCS system
• Produces plans, attends inspections, writes reports, prepares exhibits, and attends public meetings
• Formulates, reviews, and refines bid item summaries by calculating
• Communicates/coordinates with other WYDOT Programs to ensure an accurate product
• Assembles final contract plans and documents; generates slope‑staking and blue‑top reports
• Attends periodic workshops to increase skills and knowledge, and trains others in new methods and procedures
• Travels for field inspections and meetings, with overnight stays as necessary

Preferences: Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with the WYDOT’s computer‑aided design software.

Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Geometry, algebra, and trigonometry
• Knowledge of Highway engineering concepts and principles
• Knowledge of Micro Station computer drafting
• Attention to detail

Education & Experience Substitution: 4‑6 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group with design experience) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist II.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None.

Other Education Path: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Engineering).

Experience: 0‑3 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group with design experience) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist II.

• This position will require working long periods of time on a computer.

• FLSA:
  Non‑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.
• ** Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Acceptance of a permanent full‑time non‑exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
• Temporary employees accepting a full‑time or part‑time permanent 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; 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.

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short‑/long‑term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming…