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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system across the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified Engineer II to join our team in Rawlins, Wyoming. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to highway projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion, under the guidance of the Resident Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform engineering tasks related to highway projects throughout all phases, including design, construction, and contract management.
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Work closely with the Resident Engineer and other team members to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
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Support the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and contracts for various transportation projects.
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Assist in ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Position Benefits:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus (see eligibility details)
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
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Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
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Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
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Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Located in the heart of the state, Rawlins offers small-town charm with access to endless outdoor recreation, from fishing and boating at Seminoe State Park to ATV trails, rodeos, golf, and more.
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Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Employment Type: Full-time
Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal/ 307-745-2111 /[email protected]
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
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Issues, reviews, comments, and revises plan sets.
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Reviews and approves or rejects project submittals/permits.
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Reviews and updates forms and documentation procedures regarding construction activities and pay quantities.
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Inspects and assures projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
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Compiles and submits engineering recommendations and summaries for designing various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
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Conducts extensive research on existing and evolving technologies.
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Provides technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
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Works in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily in the management of projects under construction.
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Deals with landowners, traveling public, local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
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Performs field inspections, laboratory testing, materials analysis, and quality control.
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Develops engineering models, conducts studies, makes cost estimates, and submits reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
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Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
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Performs inspections and testing to ensure the contractor is constructing the project according to plans, specifications, etc.
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The contractor provides the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
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Calculates and documents quantities for payment to the contractor.
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Examines and verifies numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
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Resolves geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
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Review construction plans and verify that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
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Conduct field engineering surveys, including operating a level, operating a total station, GPS, and make decisions to solve problems.
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Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed project drawings and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
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Design preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
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Trains other personnel in engineering and surveying and trains personnel on proper fieldwork documentation techniques.
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Coordinate with the contractor, other agencies, and the public when a project impacts them.
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Oversees moderate to major construction projects by documenting pay quantities, directing the work schedule of subordinates, and working with a contractor for quality control.
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Ensures materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
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Prepares water agreements, materials agreements, and other necessary agreements.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**Must be able to obtain the following certifications/licenses:
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Valid Driver's License
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QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of authoritative reference materials in the field of engineering.
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Knowledge of surveying and surveying instruments and measurement and testing equipment and systems.
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Knowledge of complex algorithms used in mathematical computer models to recognize the theory as the basis of their use.
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Knowledge of construction methods and processes, project scheduling, cost estimating procedures, and material quantity takeoffs.
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Knowledge of scientific and/or technical research practices.
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Knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of engineering.
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Knowledge of computers, calculators, survey equipment, and testing equipment.
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Knowledge of contemporary practices in road construction contracts.
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Knowledge of analyzing a situation and, based on education, experience, policies, and specifications, developing a solution and then implementing the solution.
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Knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, and other computer programs.
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Ability to interpret plans and specifications based on sound engineering principles.
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Skills in engineering calculation and accounting procedures.
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Skills in interpersonal relations and communications.
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Skills in oral and written communication.
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Skills in decision-making and direction of work activities.
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Skills in making engineering calculations, highway construction planning, and design.
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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 an Engineer I.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Required.
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.
