Engineer II 2026-00469

Engineer II 2026-00469

Salary: $32.52 - $36.13 Hourly Location: Torrington, WY Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 2026-00469 Department: Department of Transportation Division: Department of Transportation Opening Date: 02/12/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Determined by Position Job Classification: ENEG09

Description:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT now seeks a full-time Engineer II located in Torrington, Wyoming. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, performing tasks for highway projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion, under the direction of the Resident Engineer.

Position Offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Torrington offers a tranquil suburban lifestyle with convenient access to a variety of recreational and historical pursuits.

Torrington and Wyoming Benefits:

• Torringtons strategic location provides easy access to key attractions including Hawk Springs State Recreation Area, Fort Laramie National Historic Site-a pivotal military installation on the Northern Plains during the 19th century-and the Homesteaders Museum.
• The town also boasts a comprehensive park system, extensive walking trails, an outdoor municipal pool, camping amenities, and golf courses.
• Wyomings tax benefits include no state income tax.

Working for the State of Wyoming:

• 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

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

Essential Functions:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Issues, reviews, comments, and revises plan sets.
• Reviews and approves or rejects project submittals/permits.
• Reviews and updates forms and documentation procedures regarding construction activities and pay quantities.
• Inspects and assures projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
• Compiles and submits engineering recommendations and summaries for designing various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
• Conducts extensive research of existing and evolving technologies.
• Provides technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
• Works in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily in the management of projects under construction.
• Deals with landowners, traveling public, local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
• Performs field inspections, laboratory testing, materials analysis, and quality control.
• Develops engineering models, conducts studies, makes cost estimates, and submits reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned engineering technicians.
• Performs inspections and testing to assure the contractor is constructing the project according to plans, specifications, etc.
• Provides the contractor with the necessary information to construct a project (showing a project and interpreting plans).
• Calculates and documents quantities for payment to the contractor.
• Examines and verifies numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.
• Resolves geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during the process of making detailed engineering drawings.
• Reviews construction plans and verifies that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements.
• Conducts field engineering surveys, including operating a level, operating a total station, GPS, and making decisions to solve problems.
• Checks and verifies the accuracy of detailed project drawings and makes corrections in drawings if necessary.
• Designs preliminary work, calculating land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities, and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Trains other personnel in engineering and surveying, and trains personnel on proper fieldwork documentation techniques.
• Coordinates with the contractor, other agencies, and the public when a project impacts them.
• Oversees moderate to major construction projects by documenting pay quantities, directing the work schedule of subordinates, and working with a contractor for quality control.
• Ensures materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
• Prepares water agreements, materials agreements, and other necessary agreements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree (in Engineering)
• Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineer I.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Required.
• Necessary Special Requirements:
• Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse environmental conditions.
• Work around heavy machinery.
• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• 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.

Application Instructions:

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.

Human Resource Contact:

Madeline Miozzi 307-473-3243 madeline.miozzi@wyo.gov