Engineer II 2026

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Flexible schedules

Hiring bonus of $2,000

Job summary

A state government agency is seeking a full-time Engineer II in Sheridan, Wyoming. This role involves contributing to highway projects from planning to completion, providing technical guidance, and ensuring that construction meets specifications. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ideally 0-3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hiring bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in Engineering.
• Acquired knowledge at the level of Engineer I.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Licenses: Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) required.

Responsibilities

• Issues, reviews, comments, and revised plan sets.
• Review and approve project submittals/permits.
• Inspect and assure projects are completed according to plans.
• Inspect and assure projects/facilities are completed according to plans and specs.
• Coordinate with contractors and field staff to manage construction.
• Perform field inspections, testing, and QA/QC.

Skills

Engineering calculations and accounting procedures

Interpersonal relations and communications

Decision-making

Skills in oral and written communication

Ability to interpret plans and specifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)

Tools

Microstation

Geopak

Job description

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system that keeps Wyoming moving. We are currently seeking a full-time Engineer II to join our team in Sheridan, Wyoming. In this role, you will play a vital part in the success of highway projects from start to finish—contributing to planning, design, construction, and final contract completion under the guidance of the Resident Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in impactful infrastructure projects that serve communities across the state.

Located at the base of the breathtaking Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan offers the perfect blend of rich Western heritage and outdoor adventure. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, ATV riding, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, or golfing, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore. Sheridan is also home to vibrant festivals and events year-round, including the renowned WYO Rodeo held each July and February. If you’re looking for a change of pace, Billings, Montana is just under two hours away, offering additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options. And as an added bonus, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax—making it an ideal place to grow both your career and your lifestyle.

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 (See details and video). Click here for detailed information. You can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: [phone] / Keri Griffith / [e-mail]

Essential Functions

• Issues, reviews, comments, and revised plan sets.
• Review and approve or reject project submittals/permits.
• Review and update forms and documentation procedures regarding construction activities and pay quantities.
• Inspect and assure projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
• Compile and submit engineering recommendations and summaries for the design of various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
• Conduct extensive research on existing and evolving technologies.
• Provide technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
• Work in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily to manage projects under construction.
• Deal with landowners, traveling public, and local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
• Perform field inspections, laboratory testing, materials analysis, and quality control.
• Develop engineering models, conduct studies, make cost estimates, and submit reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Review and evaluate the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project according to plans, specifications, etc.
• Provide the contractor with the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
• Calculate and document quantities for payment to the contractor.
• Examine and verify numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
• Resolve geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
• Review construction plans and verify 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 in projects and make corrections in drawings if necessary.
• Design preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Train other personnel in engineering and surveying, and proper fieldwork documentation techniques.
• Coordinate with the contractor, other agencies, and the public when a project impacts them.
• Oversee moderate to major construction projects by documenting pay quantities, directing the work schedule of subordinates, and working with a contractor for quality control.
• Ensure that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audit material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
• Prepare water agreements, materials agreements, and other necessary agreements.

Preferences / Agency Requirements

• Must obtain the following certifications/licenses:
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
  • Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate
  • WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete

Knowledge

• Knowledge of authoritative reference materials in the field of engineering.
• Knowledge of surveying and surveying instruments and measurement and testing equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of complex algorithms used in mathematical computer models to recognize the theory as the basis of their use.
• Knowledge of construction methods and processes, project scheduling, cost estimating procedures, and material quantity takeoffs.
• Knowledge of scientific and/or technical research practices.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of computers, calculators, survey equipment, and testing equipment constantly.
• Knowledge of contemporary practices in road construction contracts.
• Knowledge of analyzing a situation 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.
• Knowledge of WYDOT policies and procedures and engineering principles related to highway design and construction.

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 Engineer I.

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

Physical Working Conditions

• Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods of time.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time in adverse environmental conditions.
• Work around heavy machinery.
• 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 of time.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• 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 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 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 - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction

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