Salary: $10,008.26 - $11,119.33 Monthly
Location : Rock Springs, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: ENEG14
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated and experienced District Construction Engineer to join the District 3 Construction Program in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
This position provides leadership, direction, and supervision to engineering staff responsible for the planning, development, and construction of roadway and structure improvement projects throughout District 3. The District Construction Engineer plays an important role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards while supporting WYDOT's mission to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the people of Wyoming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Plan, direct, and oversee the District transportation construction program to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality highway and building projects.
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management to professional engineers, technicians, and other staff responsible for project development and construction administration.
- Ensure effective contract administration by monitoring project scope, schedules, quality, compliance, and budget throughout project delivery.
- Develop and manage the District's portion of the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), including identifying transportation needs, establishing project priorities, and developing cost estimates.
- Analyze roadway conditions, pavement and bridge management data, crash history, maintenance records, and other performance measures to determine transportation improvement strategies.
- Monitor project funding, expenditures, and budgets to ensure construction activities remain within authorized funding levels and fiscal year allocations.
- Develop, prepare, and administer the District construction program budget, including prioritizing funding requests and adjusting expenditures to meet operational needs.
- Plan and maintain appropriate staffing levels to effectively deliver the District construction program while promoting employee development, training, and succession planning.
- Coordinate and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, elected officials, property owners, and other stakeholders regarding transportation projects and construction activities.
- Represent the District by responding to inquiries and providing accurate, timely information and customer service to the public, government officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Establish project strategies, policies, and priorities to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of the District's transportation improvement program.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and department policies, regulations, standards, and engineering practices throughout all phases of project delivery.
QualificationsPREFERENCES: Preference may be given to those applicants with demonstrated skills in customer service, both written and verbal.
Preference may be given to applicants willing to demonstrate excellent skills in oral communication and public speaking.
KNOWLEDGE: - Knowledge of:
- Engineering, surveying, and transportation principles related to roadway planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
- Highway engineering concepts, practices, standards, and construction methods.
- Project planning, development, contract administration, and program management.
- Human resources principles, personnel management, and employee development.
- Wyoming Statutes, federal regulations, and Department policies governing the state transportation system.
- Budget development, financial management, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and team management skills.
- Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to develop, mentor, coach, and evaluate employees to promote professional growth and organizational success.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, government agencies, elected officials, and the public.
- Strong organizational, administrative, budgeting, and project scheduling skills.
- Ability to analyze complex engineering and operational issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Ability to lead collaborative efforts and build consensus among internal and external stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:4-6 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Staff Engineer
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)
Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- This takes place in an average work environment.
NOTES: - FLSA : Exempt
- Current WYDOT employees are eligible for the Employee Moving Expense Plan for this position.
- The chosen applicant must live within the District 3 boundary lines with management discretion.
Supplemental Information045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Administration
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Employees enjoy:- 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 9 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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(ENEG14) Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?
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(ENEG14) Which of the following best describes your work experience Engineering? Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than two (2) year of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(ENEG14) Do you have a Master's degree in Engineering?
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(ENEG14) Do you have a Doctorate degree or higher in Engineering?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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*(ENEG14) Do you possess a Professional Engineer's (PE) License?
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*(ENEG14) Do you acknowledge that you must obtain a Wyoming (PE) License within one year of the hire date if you do not currently hold one?
- Yes
- No
- I currently hold a Wyoming (PE) License
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Are you proficient in customer service, including both written and verbal communication skills?
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Do you have experience and proficiency in public speaking?
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Please describe your experience in public speaking.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/New
