Engineer II 2026-00544

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

Job summary

The State of Wyoming, through the Wyoming Department of Transportation, seeks an Engineer II for the Traffic Program in Cheyenne. You will assist the supervisor in traffic design, studies, and signing/work zone control per MUTCD across statewide projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing traffic studies, design of pavement markings, and updating departmental manuals. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to impact Wyoming communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 0–3 years of progressive engineering experience at Engineer I level.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reviews traffic engineering studies and impacts on the state highway system.
• Assists in traffic design, pavement markings, signing, and work zone plans per MUTCD.
• Develops and maintains policy manuals and supports project documentation accuracy.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Excel

Autodesk

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are seeking an Engineer II for the Traffic Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position contributes to the WYDOT Traffic Program's mission to provide a safe and efficient state highway system by assisting the supervisor in performing work within a traffic design section. Responsibilities include reviewing and performing traffic engineering studies, geometric and pavement marking design and geometric operational evaluations statewide for intersections, interchanges, auxiliary lanes, and accesses. Provide the traveling public positive guidance through the design of permanent signing and work zone traffic control in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Standard Plans, and the Road Work Operations manual.

This position offers: $2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

BENEFITS:

• 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!

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Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4455 or [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs and reviews various traffic engineering studies. Review Traffic Impact Studies for impacts on the state highway system and provide recommendations for mitigation. Analyze crash data and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies based on AASHTO Highway Safety Manual methodology.
• Ensures accuracy of project plans by assisting in the prompt checking of project documents produced by the design section and estimating the traffic control device units necessary.
• Develops work zone traffic control plans by collecting information from different programs within the department that conform to department standards and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Develop permanent signing plans by collecting information from different programs within the department that conform to department standards and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for projects in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) and Project Control System (PCS).
• Assist in updating and maintaining the following WYDOT Traffic Program policy manuals: Access (Rules and Regulations and Policy for Accesses to Wyoming State Highways), Pavement Markings, Signing, Pedestrian & School Traffic Control, Traffic Studies, Traffic control for Road Work Operations.
• Learn the current practices in work zones, permanent signing standards, pavement marking standards, and required operational studies regarding the MUTCD and WYDOT standards.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Traffic Engineering Principles, WYDOT policies, and State and National Standards which includes the MUTCD, Roadside Design Guide, A Policy of Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and Traffic Engineering Handbook.
• Skills in Traffic Engineering Analysis, written and oral communication, and presentations when dealing with public and private sectors.
• Ability to work with personnel within WYDOT, State and Local Governments, and the private sector to obtain approval of proposed plans.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Autodesk.

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 Required or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)

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

• Temporary employees accepting a full-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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