Salary: $45.03 - $50.03 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENEG12
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a Studies Engineer for our Traffic Program located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position performs and analyzes traffic engineering studies to support a safe and efficient transportation system throughout Wyoming. Responsibilities include conducting traffic studies, evaluating highway capacity and safety improvement needs, reviewing studies submitted by external entities, and providing recommendations to WYDOT Districts. The position also assists with traffic signal timing analysis, statewide no-passing barrier reviews, maintaining the studies Manual, and collecting and submitting Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data. The position provides technical guidance and supervises assigned personnel to ensure traffic engineering analyses and recommendations support roadway safety, operational efficiency, and established engineering standards.
Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, Skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
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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Human Resources Contact: Amy Vigil /307-777-4455 / amy.vigil1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Conduct and analyze traffic engineering studies, including speed studies, traffic signal warrants, passing lane studies, and corridor studies, to evaluate roadway operations, capacity, and safety improvement needs.
- Review traffic studies submitted by external customers and provide technical comments, recommendations, and guidance to WYDOT Districts.
- Analyze traffic data and evaluate traffic models using engineering software, including TripGen, Synchro, and Highway Capacity Software (HCS).
- Assist with the establishment and review of statewide no-passing barriers to support consistent traffic engineering practices.
- Review traffic signal operations and timings, analyze signal performance, and develop recommendations to improve traffic flow and operational efficiency.
- Maintain and update the WYDOT Studies Manual to ensure traffic study guidance and procedures remain current.
- Collect, analyze, and submit annual Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data to Planning.
- Coordinate with WYDOT District personnel, state and local government agencies, private-sector representatives, and other stakeholders regarding traffic studies, data interpretation, and engineering recommendations.
- Supervise assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing training, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing employee performance and development.
- Prioritize and schedule traffic study projects, determine data collection needs, and coordinate work to meet project requirements and deadlines.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE: - 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 provide 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:2-4 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project 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 RequirementsNOTES: - FLSA: Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- This position will supervise the construction located in Wheatland, Wyoming.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement.
- Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
- 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, and 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.
Supplemental Information045 - Department of Transportation - WYDOT - Operations - Traffic
To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html
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(ENEG12) Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?
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(ENEG12) Do you have a Master's degree in Engineering?
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(ENEG12) Do you have a Doctorate degree in engineering?
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(ENEG12) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(ENEG12) Do you possess a Professional Engineer's (PE) License?
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(ENEG12) Please provide your license number below.
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*(ENEG12) 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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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce services
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
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