Bridge Design Engineer 3 2026-01927

Posting number: 2026-01927

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: ENEG10 - PROJECT ENGINEER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation

Summary

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. If you're ready to apply your expertise to create lasting improvements for Wyoming’s infrastructure, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

This position offers: 

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

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

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• 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!

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• Responsible for the design and design check of complex steel and concrete bridges, overhead sign structures, concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other highway-related structures, ensuring proper engineering theory and design principles, dimensional accuracy, and public safety in accordance with AASHTO specifications
• Utilizes various computer applications to produce organized and legible engineering design calculations, correspondence, and track project activities
• Review designs for clarity, organization, and completeness
• Reviews fabricator's designs and associated construction drawings
• Approves design-related work and takes responsibility by affixing a Professional Engineering Seal 
• Checks structural details for conformance with the design, proper detailing procedures, accuracy, office standards, and completeness
• Assists Principal Engineer with project administration and construction support
• Attends project-related meetings, meets, corresponds, and coordinates activities with other Programs, outside agencies, and the public to provide information, respond to technical questions, and gather information to be considered in the preparation of the structure designs, plans, and specifications
• Authors' reconnaissance and structure selection/rehabilitation reports, special provisions, and project-related correspondence
• Performs field inspections
• Provides technical assistance to Field Personnel

Examples of duties

• Knowledge and competence in the principles, application, and interpretation of structural engineering design and theory to ensure uniformity and compliance with AASHTO design specifications, Program policies, and Department standards
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, and geotechnical engineering as they relate to Department practice
• Knowledge of drafting principles, practices, standards, and office policies that relate to structural detailing
• Skilled in the use of computer applications for structural design and office automation
• Ability to understand structural computations and complex algorithms used in mathematical computer models and recognize the theory as the basis of their use
• Ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written means to relate specific concepts, ideas, and instructions to engineers and technicians, outside agencies, and public partners
• Ability to work well with all members of the Bridge Program, other Department Programs, outside agencies, and the public
• Ability to give attention to detail and work under pressure
• Ability to effectively organize project-specific activities
• Understanding of the national bridge inspection standards and bridge element level ratings to assess the condition and rehabilitation of structures
• Understanding of the WYDOT project/plan development procedures and project flow charts

Qualifications

• FLSA:  Non-Exempt
• 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 Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position

  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment

  • 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; 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. 

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