Salary: $7,900.00 - $8,221.18 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENEG12

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a dynamic Principal Engineer to lead our Traffic-Electrical Design program in Cheyenne, WY.

As the Traffic-Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the Traffic Program's mission for a safe and efficient state highway system by supervising electrical design teams for the purpose of developing and approving electrical design plans for contract bidding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Responsible for about 25 to 30 design projects at any one time.
• Oversee the research, design, and production of electrical plans.
• Responsible for ensuring designs are compatible with current National Electrical Code & State Fire Marshal requirements.
• Provides electrical plans to the State Fire Marshal's Office or local jurisdiction.
• Coordinates project development and documentation of design progression.
• Supervises the electrical design team.
• Determines or works with other programs to determine locations for electrical system devices and associated power sources.
• Provides written and oral guidance to engineering technicians in the preparation of designs and details to ensure WYDOT standards, national codes, and regulations are being achieved.
• Produces a clear, concise, biddable, constructible, and complete package of electrical plans for traffic signal systems, lighting systems, and ITS systems for various WYDOT projects.
• Provides project specifications and special provisions.
• Works with and incorporates various recommendations from other state programs, District field personnel, as well as non-state agencies.
• Review materials submittals by the electrical contractors for all design projects.
• Provides recommendations based on system age, deficiencies, and evaluation of the engineer's recommendations. District needs, project scope of work, and plan inspection meeting notes to determine work required on the existing systems.
• Performs engineering analysis of the electrical systems, including design variables and associated costs.
• Provides preliminary cost estimates to the Traffic Program management, Project Development team, and District personnel.
• Writes, reviews, and monitors progress of special provisions covering unique project requirements not covered by existing specifications.
• Modifies/Updates Traffic Program policy manuals, standard details, and standard plans, as necessary, to meet current standards.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Knowledge of Electrical and Traffic Engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of WYDOT's practices regarding roadway planning, construction, and design.
• Skill in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with a variety of roadway design and construction professionals.
• Knowledge of engineering calculations and judgements relating to implementing electrical systems into highway construction planning and design.
• Ability to oversee and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Ability to define, analyze, and resolve technical problems.

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 six months of hire date.)
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• This position will supervise the construction staff and projects located in Newcastle, Wyoming.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment.
  • 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 Information
045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Principal Engineer - Traffic
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(ENEG12) Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG12) Do you have a Master's degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG12) Do you have a Doctorate degree in engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG12) Which of the following best describes your work experience Engineering?Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience)

• 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? - (Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.)

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG12) Please provide your license no. in the box below.
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment 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/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. 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.

• Yes
• No

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