District Construction Engineer 2026-01737

About the role

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time District Construction Engineer to serve in the District 1 Construction Program in Laramie, Wyoming. This position provides leadership and supervision to engineering staff for the planning, development, and construction of various roadways and structure improvement projects within the District in support of the Department's mission to provide a safe, high quality, and efficient transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee the District transportation construction program to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality highway and building projects.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management to professional engineers, technicians, and other staff responsible for project development and construction administration.
• Ensure effective contract administration by monitoring project scope, schedules, quality, compliance, and budget throughout project delivery.
• Develop and manage the District's portion of the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), including identifying transportation needs, establishing project priorities, and developing cost estimates.
• Analyze roadway conditions, pavement and bridge management data, crash history, maintenance records, and other performance measures to determine transportation improvement strategies.
• Monitor project funding, expenditures, and budgets to ensure construction activities remain within authorized funding levels and fiscal year allocations.
• Develop, prepare, and administer the District construction program budget, including prioritizing funding requests and adjusting expenditures to meet operational needs.
• Plan and maintain appropriate staffing levels to effectively deliver the District construction program while promoting employee development, training, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, elected officials, property owners, and other stakeholders regarding transportation projects and construction activities.
• Represent the District by responding to inquiries and providing accurate, timely information and customer service to the public, government officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Establish project strategies, policies, and priorities to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of the District's transportation improvement program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and department policies, regulations, standards, and engineering practices throughout all phases of project delivery.

Qualifications

• PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to those applicants with demonstrated skills in customer service, both written and verbal.
• PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants willing to demonstrate excellent skills in oral communication and public speaking.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of: Engineering, surveying, and transportation principles related to roadway planning, design, construction, and maintenance. Highway engineering concepts, practices, standards, and construction methods. Project planning, development, contract administration, and program management. Human resources principles, personnel management, and employee development. Wyoming Statutes, federal regulations, and Department policies governing the state transportation system. Budget development, financial management, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership, supervisory, and team management skills. Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Ability to develop, mentor, coach, and evaluate employees to promote professional growth and organizational success. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, government agencies, elected officials, and the public. Strong organizational, administrative, budgeting, and project scheduling skills. Ability to analyze complex engineering and operational issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions. Ability to lead collaborative efforts and build consensus among internal and external stakeholders.
• Education: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering) Experience: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Staff 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 Requirements: Physical Working Conditions: This takes place in an average work environment.