Principal Engineer Pinedale

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead our Construction Program in Pinedale, Wyoming. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing all phases of highway construction and contract administration—from initial design through construction completion and project record finalization.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage reconstruction and maintenance projects for a variety of infrastructure types, including:

Bridges

Interstate and state highways

County roads and city streets

Public buildings

Supervise, train, and mentor a team of technicians and engineers involved in project design and contract administration.

Coordinate with federal, state, county, and city agencies, as well as utility companies, landowners, and the public, ensuring effective communication throughout the lifecycle of each project.

Apply professional engineering standards and practices to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.

Maintain a strong focus on safety and risk management, working to complete projects without claims or accidents.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional engineer to live and work in scenic Pinedale, a hub for outdoor recreation and natural beauty in western Wyoming.

Pinedale, Wyoming, lies along the Continental Divide and showcases much of the state’s natural beauty. Nestled between the Wind River Range, the Gros Ventre Range, and the Wyoming Range, the town is a gateway to outdoor adventure. It sits near the Bridger Wilderness Area, just 78 miles south of Jackson and 90 miles from Yellowstone National Park. Pinedale offers easy access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, and a variety of other outdoor activities. Each year, the town hosts the Green River Rendezvous—a reenactment of historic fur trade gatherings—at the nearby Upper Green River Rendezvous Site in Daniel. As a bonus for residents and visitors alike, Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

This Position offers 2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

A culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.

Possible relocation assistance.

Health, Dental, Life, Vision Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability

Pension Plan with a state contribution of 14.94%

Optional 457B plan with a state contribution

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, including 10 paid Holidays

Human Resources Contact: / Terra Poling /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for the 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 plans and specifications.

Prepares technical engineering studies and/or summaries for a variety of projects.

Responsible for the development of plans and documents.

Responsible for determining equipment & workforce needs & budget requirements.

Ensures projects are completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and design criteria.

Responsible for engineering recommendations and summaries for a variety of projects.

Reviews and approves or rejects submittals.

Ensures the engineering staff's work activities meet project technical and policy requirements, state statutes, and federal regulations.

Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Coordinates with other programs, agencies, or outside entities; participates in value engineering studies and public meetings.

Responds as a result of claims, lawsuits, or other public record requests.

Prepares and coordinates budget recommendations.

Conducts performance appraisals, makes hiring and firing recommendations, and conducts disciplinary actions.

Trains develop and mentor staff.

Advises senior leaders regarding design and project budgets, design and schedules, and contracts.

Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the engineering section.

Participates in selection panels of architects, engineers, and contractors.

Confers with agencies' staff in other states or other government levels regarding joint actions taken or to be taken, or in exchange for vital or useful information; develops, reviews, and makes adjustments in a long-range plan for agency (or major program) goals.

Reviews blueprints, design plans, and specifications for technical merit and owner intent on all projects and quality control, functionality, readability, sustainability, and construction flow.

Develops cost estimates for future projects to include design and construction costs; Advises senior leaders on acquiring engineering-specific software, hardware, equipment, and materials.

Affix the PE stamp to the work completed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

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, 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

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 six months of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities

The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursementQualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

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, 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.

Supplemental Information

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction

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