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Resident Engineer 2026-00832
State of Wyoming —Evanston, WY
- $7,805.20 - $8,671.86 a month
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Resident Engineer 2026-00832

State of Wyoming -
Evanston, WY

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Job Details

Full-time
$7,805.20 - $8,671.86 a month

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Professional Engineer

Full Job Description

Salary

$7,805.20 - $8,671.86 Monthly

Location

Evanston, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-00832

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

03/19/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

ENEG12

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead our Construction Program in Evanston, Wyoming. This role is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of highway construction and contract administration, from project design through completion and final documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage construction and maintenance projects for bridges, interstates, highways, county roads, city streets, and public buildings.
Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and technicians involved in project design and contract oversight.
Coordinate with Federal, State, County, and City officials, utility companies, landowners, and the public throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply professional engineering principles to ensure high-quality, timely, and on-budget project delivery with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Why Evanston, WY?

Evanston is a charming western town offering a wide array of recreational opportunities and rich historical experiences. Enjoy:

Outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, camping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice skating.
Historical attractions like the Old Mormon Trail and the Union Pacific railroad landmarks.
Easy access to Bear River State Park and just a short one-hour drive to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Plus: No state income tax in Wyoming!

What WYDOT Offers:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility requirements apply)
A strong culture of public service and commitment to work/life balance
Relocation assistance may be available
Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan with 14.94% employer contribution
- Optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with additional state contributions
Generous paid leave (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 10 paid holidays)

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
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: 307-352-3048 / Terra Poling / [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for documentation of project quantities and payment.
Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with landowners, government agencies, and consultants.
Responsible for meeting requirements of DEQ, BLM, USFS, and other agencies on projects.
Coordinate and develop consensus among representatives of the city, county, federal, and the department and the general public and special interest groups to address project impacts and effects at the design and construction level.
Research, locate, and negotiate materials, survey, water, and plant site agreements with private landowners, businesses, and government agencies.
Generate special provisions for all projects to address issues unique to each project.
Initiate and monitor consultant agreements and progress to provide various surveying and engineering services.
Generate plans, summaries, and estimates for maintenance projects.
Resolve and recommend a resolution of contractor disputes and claims.
Review, generate, and negotiate change orders.
Provide fundamental and supplemental training to subordinates.
Responsible for determining equipment, workforce needs, and budget requirements.
Manages, coordinates, and organizes field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material analysis, and quality control to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with plans and specifications.
Prepares technical engineering studies and/or summaries for a variety of projects.
Responsible for the development of plans and documents.
Responsible for determining equipment & workforce needs & budget requirements.
Assures projects are completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and design criteria.
Responsible for engineering recommendations and summaries for a variety of projects.
Reviews and approves or rejects submittals.
Ensures the engineering staff's work activities meet project technical and policy requirements, state statutes, and federal regulations.
Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost-effective solutions.
Coordinates with other programs, agencies, or outside entities; participates in value engineering studies and public meetings.
Responds as a result of claims, lawsuits, or other public record requests.
Prepares and coordinates budget recommendations.
Conducts performance appraisals, makes hiring and firing recommendations, and conducts disciplinary actions.
Trains and mentors staff.
Advises senior leaders regarding design and project budgets, design and schedules, and contracts.
Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the engineering section.
Participates in selection panels of architects, engineers, and contractors.
Confers with agencies' staff in other states or other government levels regarding joint actions taken or to be taken, or in exchange for vital or useful information; develops, reviews, and makes adjustments in a long-range plan for agency (or major program) goals.
Reviews blueprints, design plans, and specifications for technical merit and owner intent on all projects and quality control, functionality, readability, sustainability, and construction flow.
Develops cost estimates for future projects to include design and construction costs; Advises senior leaders on acquiring engineering-specific software, hardware, equipment, and materials.
Affixes PE stamp to work completed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, soil engineering, and construction practices.
Knowledge of legal aspects of supervision, hiring, and firing.
Skilled in preparing and delivering technical training and presentations.
Able to communicate effectively through both verbal and written means to relate specific concepts and ideas to outside agencies, and public partners, and direction to engineers and technicians.
Able to effectively plan, organize, oversee, and monitor work schedules and projects.
Able to give attention and work under pressure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Engineer

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: 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
The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement

**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.

Supplemental Information

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction

To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html

Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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