Principal Engineer

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a Principal Engineer for our Construction Program located in Wheatland, Wyoming. This position is responsible for all aspects of highway construction and contract administration from design through construction and project record finalization, including reconstruction and maintenance projects for bridges, interstate highways, state highways, county roads, and city streets, public buildings; manage and train a crew of technicians and engineers assisting with the project design and contract administration;

work closely with Federal, State, County, and City personnel as well as various utility companies, landowners and the public through all phases of the projects; and apply professional engineering practices to end up with a quality project that is completed timely and within budget without claims or accidents.

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!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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As the largest town in Platte County, Wheatland offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big outdoor experiences. Surrounded by Wyoming’s stunning natural beauty, Wheatland provides convenient access to a wide range of recreational activities year-round — from hunting and fishing to family-friendly adventures in the great outdoors.

For sports enthusiasts, Wheatland is just over an hour's drive from Laramie, home of the University of Wyoming Cowboys, where you can catch exciting college games and show your Wyoming pride.

Adding to its appeal, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax, making Wheatland not just a great place to visit, but an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

Human Resources Contact:
Madeline Miozzi /  / madeline.miozzi

• Responsible for the documentation of project quantities and payment.
• Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with landowners, government agencies, and consultants.
• Responsible for meeting the 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.
• Responsible for determining equipment & workforce needs & budget requirements.
• Ensures projects are completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and design criteria.
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