Engineer II

• Develops and checks contract plans and documents
• Establishes vertical and horizontal roadway geometry and cross-sectional elements necessary for various types of roadways using the department’s computer-aided design and drafting software
• Calculates and refines excavation, embankment, and haul quantities
• Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, culverts & drainage ditches, storm sewers, and pedestrian facilities
• Ensures the designs and plans meet technical and policy requirements, State statutes, and Federal regulations, and recommends approval or suggests modifications
• Calculates and summarizes pay quantities for contract bidding purposes
• Issues intermediate plan sets and reviews the plans at inspections with other WYDOT Programs, writes inspection reports, and presents the plans at public meetings
• Responsible for project documentation
• Guides the design and drafting tasks of employees
• Trains, coaches, and mentors engineers and technicians
• Travels for field inspections and meetings, with overnight stays as necessary

• Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineer I
• Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Required
• Knowledge of current principles of highway engineering
• Knowledge of current design and detailing policies and procedures for the work unit
• Knowledge of computer applications for design, detailing, and office automation
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local rules and regulations

Working knowledge of the WYDOT Road Design Guide, AASHTO Greenbook, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and ADA Guidelines for Accessibility

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus
• 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