Lead Civil Engineer for Conservation & Infrastructure

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Flexible schedule

Meaningful work

Zusammenfassung

The Wyoming Game & Fish Department invites applications for a Principal Engineer to lead engineering, architectural, and construction projects that support wildlife conservation and public access across Wyoming. This exempt role oversees planning, design reviews, contract administration, and multi-disciplinary coordination with staff, consultants, and vendors statewide from Cheyenne.

Preference will be given to a Civil Engineering degree, a Wyoming PE license, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience;

Qualifikationen

• Preference will be given to candidates possessing a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Registered Professional Engineer certification with the State of Wyoming.
• Preference will be given to candidates with engineering design experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Preference will be given to candidates based in or able to work from Cheyenne.

Aufgaben

• Conducts engineering, planning & review including performing engineering design on Department driven projects that include, but are not limited to irrigation structures, roadways and boating access facilities and small structures.
• Reviews the plans and specifications of third-party contract vendors to ensure the Department's needs are met, provides quality assurance, and ensures code compliance.
• Works cooperatively with Department personnel and leadership to effectively communicate plan specifications and potential issues throughout the planning and review process.
• Reviews and administers internal proposals for Department facility maintenance and repair.
• Collaborates with Department personnel or third-party consultants to ensure projects are properly permitted.
• Provides contract administration and project management on Department construction projects related to vertical construction; roadway construction; stream restoration; fish passage; irrigation structure, repair, and diversion; boat ramps; infrastructure maintenance and upkeep; as well as other administrative and wildlife-driven projects.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure sound engineering practices are being followed. Ensure code compliance, monitor construction activities and progress, and coordinate projects with Department personnel, contractors, and professional services consultants.
• Compose Request for Qualifications/Proposal documents and bid documents, as well as organize and coordinate professional services selection, contract execution, and contract administration: ensure projects are being performed in accordance with contract documents.
• Complete contract bid documents for in-house projects as assigned by the Chief Engineer and perform contract administration for projects statewide while complying with Wyoming State Statutory Regulations and Department Policy Guidelines.
• Meet with Services Division Leadership on a regular basis to provide updates on current projects and communicate potential issues while serving as lead Department representative on assigned projects and facilitating the decision-making process on major project components.
• Directly assign tasks, track, and manage a staff of 3 (1 Senior Land Surveyor, 1 Project Engineer, 1 Facilities Manager) to carry out Department priorities as they relate to the Conservation Engineering Branch, Facilities Maintenance, and the overall Department mission.
• Works closely with all divisions on engineering and surveying issues, including communicating and coordinating surveying and construction projects with affected Department personnel, consultants, and contractors, with on-site monitoring statewide.
• Travels throughout the State of Wyoming as the primary representative of the Department to meet with design firms, contractors and other vendors working on Department projects.
• Partners with the Chief Engineer to execute administrative duties such as work scheduling, budget management, and branch meetings.

Kenntnisse

Civil Engineering

Project management

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Leadership

Contract administration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Jobbeschreibung

The Wyoming Game & Fish Department invites applications for a Principal Engineer to lead engineering, architectural, and construction projects that support wildlife conservation and public access across Wyoming. This exempt role oversees planning, design reviews, contract administration, and multi-disciplinary coordination with staff, consultants, and vendors statewide from Cheyenne.

Preference will be given to a Civil Engineering degree, a Wyoming PE license, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience;