Principal Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a dynamic Principal Engineer to lead our Construction Program in Newcastle, Wyoming. This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to shape Wyoming’s highways, bridges, and public spaces while guiding a talented team of technicians and engineers.
As the Principal Engineer, you’ll oversee highway construction and contract administration from design to finalization. Your projects will range from maintaining city streets to reconstructing major interstate highways and bridges. You’ll work closely with Federal, State, County, and City personnel, utility companies, landowners, and the public, ensuring every project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards—all while fostering a safe, claim-free environment.
Located in the heart of the Black Hills, Newcastle offers the best of small-town western living with easy access to fishing, hunting, skiing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and more. Need a dose of city life? Rapid City, South Dakota, is just a short drive away. Plus, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax!
If you’re ready to put your professional engineering skills to work while enjoying the boundless beauty and adventure of Wyoming, apply now. Your next great project—and lifestyle—awaits in Newcastle!
This position offers:- **$2,000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility
- Relocation Assistance
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Pension Plan with a state contribution of 14.94%
- Optional 457B plan with a state contribution
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave including 10 paid Holidays
Keri Griffith /keri.griffith2 /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Responsible for documentation of project quantities and payment.
- Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with landowners, government agencies, and consultants.
- Responsible for meeting requirements ofDEQ, BLM, USFS, and other agencies on projects.
- Coordinate and develop consensus among the city, county, federal, and department representatives, 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.
- 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 work activities of the engineering staff 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.
- Provides responses as the 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 develop and…
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