State of Wyoming · 4 months ago
Principal Engineer 2025-01987
Fremont County, WY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expThe Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a dynamic Principal Engineer to lead their Construction Program in Newcastle, Wyoming. This role involves overseeing highway construction and contract administration, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining high safety standards.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for documentation of project quantities and payment
Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with landowners, government agencies, and consultants
Responsible for meeting requirements of DEQ, 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 mentor staff
Advises senior leaders regarding design and project budgets, design and schedules, and contracts
Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the engineering section
Participates in selection panels of architects, engineers, and contractors
Confers with agencies' staff in other states or government levels regarding joint actions taken or to be taken, or in exchange for vital or useful information; develops, reviews, and makes adjustments in a long-range plan for agency (or major program) goals
Review blueprints, design plans, and specifications for technical merit and owner intent on all projects and quality control, functionality, readability, sustainability, and construction flow
Develops cost estimates for future projects to include design and construction costs; Advises senior leaders on the acquisition of engineering-specific software, hardware, equipment, and materials
Affix the PE stamp to the work completed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
2-4 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Engineer
Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.)
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, soil engineering, and construction practices
Knowledge of legal aspects of supervision, hiring, and firing
Skilled in preparing and delivering technical training and presentations
Able to communicate effectively through verbal and written means to relate specific concepts and ideas to outside agencies, public partners, and direction to engineers and technicians
Able to effectively plan, organize, oversee, and monitor work schedules and projects
Able to give attention and work under pressure
Benefits
$2,000 Hiring Bonus
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
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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