Resident Engineer 2026-00831

About the role

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the Construction Program in Rock Springs, Wyoming. This role is key for overseeing all aspects of highway construction and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and maintenance projects including bridges, interstates, highways, county roads, city streets, and public buildings.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians involved in project design and contract oversight.
• Cook up coordination with federal, state, county, and city officials, as well as utility companies, landowners, and the public throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply sound engineering principles to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, hydraulic design, soil engineering, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of legal aspects of supervision, hiring, and firing.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering technical training and presentations.
• Able to communicate effectively through both verbal and written means to relate specific concepts and ideas to outside agencies, and public partners, and direction to engineers and technicians.
• Able to effectively plan, organize, oversee, and monitor work schedules and projects.
• Able to give attention and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 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 one year of hire date.)

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Project management skills
• Technical expertise in engineering
• Ability to manage teams
• Legal knowledge

Benefits

The Wyoming Department of Transportation offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Roth and Traditional 457B plans
• No state income tax
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.