Project engineer

Sheridan, with its rich Western heritage, offers a lifestyle like no other. Nestled at the base of the majestic Big Horn Mountains, you’ll find endless opportunities for adventure—hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, golfing, ATV trails, and snowmobiling are all at your fingertips. Sheridan’s vibrant community is alive with festivals, events, and, of course, the famous WYO Rodeo every July and February. Craving a touch of city life? Billings, Montana, is less than two hours away. Plus, Wyoming’s no-income-tax policy makes it one of the most financially appealing places to live.

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights while embracing the best of Wyoming’s outdoor lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you!

This position offers: 

• **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** and salary of between $35.60 and $39.56 per hour
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 /kari.davis@wyo.gov / Kari Davis

• Supervises one or more construction projects through the management of personnel and resources to complete the required inspection, testing, and surveying for the project(s).
• Makes decisions on behalf of the Department regarding projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Tracks and documents quantities for payment to contractors for all projects.
• Calculates and sets lines and grades for construction activities.
• Serves as the Department's inspector on projects to ensure construction is completed according to the contract's plans and specifications.
• Acts as the Department's representative on projects to other parties such as landowners, utilities, railroads, etc.
• Reviews project documentation, analyzes data and prepares final quantities for assigned projects.
• Monitors Contract progress and costs.
• Keeps the public and adjacent landowners aware and informed of ongoing construction.
• Prepares engineer recommendations for the design of a variety of projects.
• Researches and prepares land ownership maps, prepares, checks, and recommends changes to preliminary and final plan issuances.
• Collects and prepares survey data used in the design of highway plans; locates sources and prepares agreements for surfacing material, borrowing, and water for construction projects;
• Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.
• Affixes a PE stamp to work products produced as required.
• Directs survey crews setting construction stakes, checking documentation, measuring pay items, inspecting construction, and assisting with the project final.
• Assists with the supervision, management, and training of personnel involved in surveying, inspection, material testing, and documentation.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors engineers and technicians.
• Provides technical assistance to other programs, agencies, or outside entities.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of surveying and engineering drawing and calculation
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of highway engineering and roadway planning, construction, and design
• Knowledge of computer software used in the design and calculation of project information
• Skills in interpersonal relations
• Skills in oral and written communication
• Skills in critical thinking, complex problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making
• Skills in surveying, materials testing, documentation, and computer operation
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and other project documentation and ensure contractors adhere to these documents throughout a project
• Ability to determine personnel requirements to administer a project
• Ability to know when to seek assistance with a problem from a higher authority

• 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 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.