Bridge Design Engineer

Position Overview

Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and make a meaningful impact on the future of Wyoming’s transportation system! We are seeking a passionate and skilled full‑time Engineer to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

As part of WYDOT, you will play a vital role in designing and enhancing highway-related structures that prioritize public safety and contribute to a more efficient and high‑quality transportation network across the state. Use your expertise to create lasting improvements for Wyoming’s infrastructure.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus** (see notes for eligibility)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range with access to outdoor activities and the historic Cheyenne Frontier Days. Wyoming has no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307‑777‑4356

• Design and design check of complex steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other highway-related structures, ensuring adherence to AASHTO specifications and public safety.
• Produce organized engineering design calculations, written correspondence, and track project activities using various computer applications.
• Review designs for clarity, organization, and completeness.
• Review fabricator’s designs and associated construction drawings.
• Approve design‑related work by affixing a Professional Engineering Seal.
• Check structural details for conformance with design, accuracy, office standards, and completeness.
• Assist Principal Engineer with project administration and construction support.
• Attend project‑related meetings, coordinate activities with internal programs, outside agencies, and the public, and provide technical assistance.
• Author reconnaissance and structure selection/rehabilitation reports, special provisions, and project‑related correspondence.
• Perform field inspections.
• Provide technical assistance to field personnel.

Knowledge and Competence:

• Principles, application, and interpretation of structural engineering design and theory, ensuring uniformity and compliance with AASHTO design specifications, program policies, and department standards.
• Engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, and geotechnical engineering.
• Drafting principles, practices, standards, and office policies related to structural detailing.
• Proficiency in computer applications for structural design and office automation.
• Understanding of national bridge inspection standards and bridge element level ratings.
• Understanding of WYDOT project/plan development procedures and project flow charts.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Experience: 1–2 years of progressive engineering work experience.

License: Professional Engineer (PE) license required at time of hire;
Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt.
• E‑Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
• Eligibility criteria for the hiring bonus (see notes).

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

Additional benefits include comprehensive health coverage, voluntary benefits, multiple retirement options, generous paid leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, training and professional development, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.

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