Principal Engineer 2026-01863

DGS Office of External Affairs; Sundance (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation in Sundance seeks a Principal Engineer for its Construction Program to oversee highway construction and contract administration from design through project finalization.

You will supervise a team of engineers and technicians, coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, and manage budgets and schedules while ensuring safety and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• PE license required at time of hire; Wyoming PE within one year.
• 2-4 years of progressive engineering work experience at the Project Engineer level.
• Knowledge of highway geometrics, hydraulic design, soil engineering, and construction practices.
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee highway construction and contract administration from design through project finalization.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Manage budgets and schedules.
• Ensure projects are completed safely and on time.
• Supervise a crew of technicians and engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation seeks a Principal Engineer for its Construction Program in Sundance, Wyoming, to oversee all aspects of highway construction and contract administration from design through project finalization. The role includes managing bridge, interstate, state highway, county road, and city street projects while supervising a crew of technicians and engineers. The successful candidate will coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are completed safely and on time.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required at time of hire (Wyoming PE required within one year)
• 2-4 years of progressive engineering work experience at the Project Engineer level
• Knowledge of highway geometrics, hydraulic design, soil engineering, and construction practices
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide direction to engineers and technicians