Engineer II

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high‑quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are seeking an Engineer II for the Traffic Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position contributes to WYDOT’s Traffic Program mission by assisting the supervisor in performing work within a traffic design section. Responsibilities include reviewing and performing traffic engineering studies, geometric and pavement marking design, and geometric operational evaluations statewide for intersections, interchanges, auxiliary lanes, and accesses.

The Engineer II will provide the traveling public with positive guidance through the design of permanent signing and work zone traffic control in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Standard Plans, and the Road Work Operations manual.

We offer a hiring bonus of $2,000. Eligibility is described in the hiring notes.

• Performs and reviews various traffic engineering studies, including Traffic Impact Studies, crash data analysis, and mitigation recommendations based on AASHTO Highway Safety Manual methodology.
• Ensures accuracy of project plans by assisting in the prompt checking of project documents produced by the design section and estimating the traffic control device units necessary.
• Develops work zone traffic control plans and permanent signing plans, collecting information from different programs within the department and conforming to department standards and MUTCD.
• Assists in updating and maintaining WYDOT Traffic Program policy manuals for Access, Pavement Markings, Signing, Pedestrian & School Traffic Control, Traffic Studies, and Road Work Operations.
• Learns current practices in work zones, permanent signing standards, pavement marking standards, and required operational studies regarding the MUTCD and WYDOT standards.

• Knowledge of Traffic Engineering Principles, WYDOT policies, and State and National Standards including the MUTCD, Roadside Design Guide, A Policy of Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and Traffic Engineering Handbook.
• Skills in traffic engineering analysis, written and oral communication, and presentations when dealing with public and private sectors.
• Ability to work with personnel within WYDOT, State and Local Governments, and the private sector to obtain approval of proposed plans.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Autodesk.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

0–3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineer I.

Engineer in Training (EIT) License Required or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE).

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
• E‑Verify participation.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays.
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities.

307‑777‑4455 or amy.vigil1

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