Engineer I 2026-02515

State of Wyoming; Basin (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and eye

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement - Pension and 457B plans

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking an Engineer to join our Construction team in Basin, Wyoming. You will assist from planning and design through construction and final contract completion, under the Resident Engineer, gaining hands-on experience in a meaningful infrastructure role.

Responsibilities include field inspections, quantity calculations for contractor payments, and reviewing plans for compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required).
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering.
• Board of Engineering registration may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material analysis, and quality control.
• Develop engineering models, conduct studies, and prepare reports and estimates.
• Review work of engineering technicians and ensure conformance to plans and specs.
• Coordinate with contractors, agencies, and the public during projects.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

Total Station

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level while making a lasting impact on Wyoming’s highways? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Engineer to join our Construction team in Basin, Wyoming! If you enjoy tackling challenges, working on meaningful infrastructure projects, and seeing your hard work come to life, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

As a key member of the WYDOT team, you will help shape the future of Wyoming’s transportation system by contributing to highway construction projects from initial planning and design through construction and final contract completion. Working under the direction of the Resident Engineer, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience, collaborate with skilled professionals, and play an essential role in ensuring Wyoming’s highways are built and maintained to meet high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Why Basin, Wyoming?

Imagine building a rewarding career in a community where breathtaking scenery and outdoor adventure are part of everyday life! Known as the"Lilac City," Basin is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Bighorn Basin, offering small‑town charm, a welcoming community, and convenient access to some of Wyoming’s most incredible landscapes. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, or simply exploring the great outdoors, you'll find endless opportunities to enjoy life beyond the workplace.

Wyoming also offers the financial advantage of no state income tax, allowing you to keep more of your hard‑earned paycheck while enjoying an exceptional quality of life and a healthy balance between work and recreation.

Your career can take you places—why not make Wyoming one of them? Join WYDOT, take pride in the highways you help build, and become part of a team dedicated to keeping Wyoming moving.

**$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
• 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 benefits package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: Jesse Maschke / [e-mail] / 307-568-3427

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material analysis, and quality control.
• Develops engineering models, conducts studies, makes cost estimates, and submits reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Performs inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project according to plans, specifications, etc.
• Provides the contractor with the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
• Calculates and documents quantities for payment to the contractor.
• Examines and verifies numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
• Resolves geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
• Reviews construction plans and verifies that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
• Conduct field engineering surveys, including reading a level, operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems.
• Check and verify the accuracy of detailed drawings for projects, and correct drawings as needed.
• Design preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other quantitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Trains other personnel in engineering and surveying and trains personnel on proper fieldwork documentation techniques.
• Coordinate with the contractor, other agencies, and the public when a project impacts them.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of computers, calculators, survey equipment, and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of contemporary practices in road construction contracts.
• Knowledge of analyzing a situation and, based on education, experience, policies, and specifications, developing a solution and then implementing the solution.
• Knowledge of MicroStation and Geopak.
• Knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, and other computer programs.Ability to interpret plans and specifications based on sound engineering principles.
• Skills in engineering calculations and accounting procedures.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and communications.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in decision-making and direction of work activities.
• Skills in making engineering calculations and highway construction planning and design.

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.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Potentially exposed to hazardous waste.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions, including heat, cold snow, and rain.
• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods.

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 bonuses**
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time 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, 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 active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

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TheStateofWyomingisanEqualOpportunityEmployerandactivelysupportstheADAandreasonably accommodatesqualifiedapplicantswithdisabilities.

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