Bridge Operations Engineer I 2026-02528

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2,000

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a full-time Bridge Operations Engineer to support the Bridge Program in Cheyenne. This role involves evaluating existing structures and designing new ones to enhance safety and improve the state’s transportation system.

The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and a comprehensive package including health, retirement, and flexible schedules. Bachelor’s in Engineering and up to 2 years of experience are required; EIT/FE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 0-2 years of progressive engineering experience preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check bridge load ratings to determine theoretical load-c carrying capacity.
• Analyze bridges on proposed routes for overweight loads and prepare engineering calculations.
• Review load ratings and designs for clarity and completeness.
• Design and design-check steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, culverts, and walls per AASHTO specs.
• Calculate material quantities and construction costs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining BRASS and related engineering software.

Skills

Bridge design knowledge

Load rating analysis

Engineering problem solving

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

BRASS software

Engineering calculations software

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a full-time Bridge Operations Engineer to work in our Bridge Program. This position will perform engineering related to the operation of existing highway structures and the design of new highway structures that enhances public safety and improves the state's transportation system.

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 seven states with no state income tax.

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!

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Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• With direction and training from the supervisor and more experienced engineers, produces and checks bridge load ratings to determine the theoretical load-carrying capacity of structures for use in evaluation and overload review


• Utilizes various computer applications to analyze bridges on proposed routes for overweight loads, produce organized and legible engineering design calculations, correspond and track load rating activities


• Reviews load ratings and designs for clarity, organization, and completeness


• With 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, ensures proper engineering theory and design principles, dimensional accuracy, and public safety in accordance with AASHTO specifications


• Checks structural details for conformance with the design and contract documents, proper detailing procedures, accuracy, office standards, and completeness


• Calculates the estimated material quantities and construction costs


• Utilizes proper engineering theory and knowledge of computer development applications to assist in developing, testing, and maintaining the BRASS suite of programs and other engineering software used in the design, review, and load rating of bridges and structural components

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates who have Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Design PLUS Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and competence in the principles, application, and interpretation of structural engineering design and theory


• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, and geotechnical engineering related to Department practice


• Knowledge of AASHTO specifications, Program policies, and Department standards


• 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 solutions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Some agencies may require a certificate of registration from the Board of Engineering.

NOTES:

• 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. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities


• **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.

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