Bridge Design Engineer II 2026-02154

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement - Pension and 457B

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer II to perform design and design checks of steel and concrete bridges and related structures to ensure safety and quality for the state's transportation system.

Under supervision, you will utilize BRASS and other engineering software to prepare calculations, reviews, and project documentation, produce quantity estimates, and support structure selection and rehabilitation strategies in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structural engineering design and theory per AASHTO specifications.
• Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems and produce complete, legible designs.
• Experience with engineering calculations, drawings, and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Design and design check of steel and concrete bridges and related structures.
• Review fabricator shop drawings for conformance with design.
• Produce calculations and project documentation using engineering software.
• Determine material quantities and construction costs.
• Support preliminary structure selections and rehabilitation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

BRASS

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer II in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a Bridge Design Engineer II, you will be responsible for performing various Engineering duties, under supervision, to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. Perform engineering related to the design of highway-related structures that enhance public safety and improve the state's transportation system.

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! 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 Old West's history. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• With some direction, responsible for the design and design check of 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
• Reviews designs for clarity, organization, and completeness
• Reviews the fabricator's designs and associated construction drawings
• Checks structural details, including fabricators' shop drawings, for conformance with the design, proper detailing procedures, accuracy, office standards, and completeness
• Reviews project-specific data to ensure structural details are complete, accurate, and meet the project requirements
• Calculates estimated material quantities and construction costs
• Determines cost estimates at various stages of design
• Utilizes information from meetings and site inspections along with hydraulic, land use, and geological recommendations to aid in preliminary structure selections, bridge length determinations, structure repair, and rehabilitation strategies, and cost comparisons
• Utilizes proper engineering theory and knowledge of computer development applications to assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of the BRASS suite of programs and other engineering software used in the design, review, and rating of bridges and structural components
• 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, 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.

KNOWLEDGE:

• 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 analyze and solve problems to produce complete, legible, and organized designs
• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineer I.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)Required.

NOTES:

• 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.
• 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, 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.

045-Department of Transportation - Engineering & Planning - Bridge Division

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.

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