Road Design Engineer 2026-00638

Road Design Engineer

Job Title: Road Design Engineer Job Number: 2026-00638 Department: Department of Transportation Division: Department of Transportation Location: Cheyenne, WY Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Salary: $27.13 - $30.14 Hourly

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• AND MUCH MORE!

About the Job:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a passionate and skilled Road Design Engineer to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In this role, you'll take on meaningful work that directly impacts the safety, efficiency, and quality of our state's roadways.

Job Summary:

As a Road Design Engineer, youll be responsible for developing, refining, and reviewing highway construction plans that are critical to improving Wyoming's transportation system. Working under limited supervision, you'll help bring complex infrastructure projects to life-from initial concept through to contract bidding-ensuring every design meets the highest standards of safety and functionality.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, refines, and reviews horizontal and vertical alignments
• Establishes the dimensions and geometry of roadway cross-sectional elements
• Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, culverts, storm sewer, drainage structures, utility, and right-of-way impacts
• Calculates pay quantities for the materials used to construct roadways and prepares spreadsheets summarizing these quantities
• Attends periodic workshops to increase skills and knowledge and train others in new methods and procedures
• Issues intermediate plan sets and attends inspections

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of calculus, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry
• Knowledge of highway engineering concepts and principles
• Knowledge of the WYDOT project/plan development procedures and project flow charts
• Skill in technical writing
• Skill in communication and time management
• Skill in the use of computer applications for office automation
• Ability to write reports and specifications
• Ability to produce engineering plans and develop cost estimates in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree (in Engineering)
• Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Some agencies may require a certificate of registration from the Board of Engineering

Notes:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• 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.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt 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

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate and skilled Road Design Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding career, please submit your application today!

Working for the State of Wyoming:

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Employee Benefits:

• 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

Total Compensation Calculator:

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About Cheyenne:

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Contact Information:

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356 Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm