Principal Engineer 2026-01863
State of WyomingAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-01863
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Job classification: ENEG12 - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Transportation
Summary
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a Principal Engineer for our Construction Program located in Sundance, Wyoming. This position is responsible for all aspects of highway construction and contract administration from design through construction and project record finalization, including reconstruction and maintenance projects for bridges, interstate highways, state highways, county roads, and city streets, public buildings; manage and train a crew of technicians and engineers assisting with the project design and contract administration; work closely with Federal, State, County, and City personnel as well as various utility companies, landowners and the public through all phases of the projects; and apply professional engineering practices to end up with a quality project that is completed timely and within budget without claims or accidents.
Sundance, Wyoming - where ‘the kid’ got his name. The Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains offer outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, golf, rodeos, and hiking. Sundance is a quiet town that comes alive with Summer traffic to Devil’s Tower and the Sturgis Bike Rally. If you’re looking for more to do, Rapid City, South Dakota, is about an hour away. And Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax!
This position offers: **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
- and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resources Contact: Keri Griffith / 307-674-2318/ keri.griffith2@wyo.gov- Responsible for documentation of project quantities and payment.
- Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with landowners, government agencies, and consultants.
- Responsible for meeting the requirements of DEQ, BLM, USFS, and other agencies on projects.
- Coordinate and develop consensus among representatives of the city, county, federal, and the department, and the general public and special interest groups to address project impacts and effects at the design and construction level.
- Research, locate, and negotiate materials, survey, water, and plant site agreements with private landowners, businesses, and government agencies.
- Generate special provisions for all projects to address issues unique to each project.
- Initiate and monitor consultant agreements and progress to provide various surveying and engineering services.
- Generate plans, summaries, and estimates for maintenance projects.
- Resolve and recommend a resolution of contractor disputes and claims.
- Review, generate, and negotiate change orders.
- Provide fundamental and supplemental training to subordinates.
- Responsible for determining equipment, workforce needs, and budget requirements.
- Manages, coordinates, and organizes field inspections, surveys, laboratory testing, material analysis, and quality control to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with
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