Bridge Design Engineer 3 2026-01927
State of Wyoming
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Job summary
Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) in Cheyenne, WY as a full-time Engineer. You will design and check complex bridge structures, oversee highway-related設 projects, and ensure adherence to AASHTO standards while coordinating with multiple agencies and public stakeholders.
The role offers good benefits, a hiring bonus of $2,000, and opportunities for professional growth, with the WYDOT team focused on safe, high-quality transportation across Wyoming.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
- 1–2 years of progressive engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required at time of hire; Wyoming PE required within one year.
- Knowledge of AASHTO bridge design standards and highway engineering practices.
- Ability to design and check complex bridges and related structures per standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and design check of complex steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, box culverts, retaining walls and other highway structures.
- Produce organized engineering design calculations and project documentation.
- Review designs for clarity, organization, and completeness.
- Review fabricator designs and related construction drawings.
- Affix PE seal to design-related work and ensure compliance with standards.
- Assist with project administration and construction support.
- Attend meetings and coordinate with programs, agencies, and the public.
Skills
Education
Job description
Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and make a meaningful impact on the future of Wyoming’s transportation system! We are seeking a passionate and skilled full-time Engineer to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and make a meaningful impact on the future of Wyoming’s transportation system! We are seeking a passionate and skilled full-time Engineer to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
As part of WYDOT, you will play a vital role in designing and enhancing highway-related structures that prioritize public safety and contribute to a more efficient and high-quality transportation network across the state. If you're ready to apply your expertise to create lasting improvements for Wyoming’s infrastructure, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
- $2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
- 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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" – Cheyenne Frontier Days – held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
- Responsible for the design and design check of complex steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other highway-related structures, ensuring proper engineering theory and design principles, dimensional accuracy, and public safety in accordance with AASHTO specifications
- Utilizes various computer applications to produce organized and legible engineering design calculations, correspondence, and track project activities
- Review designs for clarity, organization, and completeness
- Reviews fabricator's designs and associated construction drawings
- Approves design-related work and takes responsibility by affixing a Professional Engineering Seal
- Checks structural details for conformance with the design, proper detailing procedures, accuracy, office standards, and completeness
- Assists Principal Engineer with project administration and construction support
- Attends project-related meetings, meets, corresponds, and coordinates activities with other Programs, outside agencies, and the public to provide information, respond to technical questions, and gather information to be considered in the preparation of the structure designs, plans, and specifications
- Authors' reconnaissance and structure selection/rehabilitation reports, special provisions, and project-related correspondence
- Performs field inspections
- Provides technical assistance to Field Personnel
- Knowledge and competence in the principles, application, and interpretation of structural engineering design and theory to ensure uniformity and compliance with AASHTO design specifications, Program policies, and Department standards
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, and geotechnical engineering as they relate to Department practice
- Knowledge of drafting principles, practices, standards, and office policies that relate to structural detailing
- Skilled in the use of computer applications for structural design and office automation
- Ability to understand structural computations and complex algorithms used in mathematical computer models and recognize the theory as the basis of their use
- Ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written means to relate specific concepts, ideas, and instructions to engineers and technicians, outside agencies, and public partners
- Ability to work well with all members of the Bridge Program, other Department Programs, outside agencies, and the public
- Ability to give attention to detail and work under pressure
- Ability to effectively organize project-specific activities
- Understanding of the national bridge inspection standards and bridge element level ratings to assess the condition and rehabilitation of structures
- Understanding of the WYDOT project/plan development procedures and project flow charts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering
Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- 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.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position
- Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
- 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.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
- 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 Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/
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