Hydraulic Design Engineer I 2025-00599

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and play a key role in shaping the future of Wyoming's infrastructure! Were seeking a talented and dedicated full-time Hydraulic Engineer to be based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In this exciting position, youll be at the forefront of enhancing public safety and improving the states transportation system by conducting hydraulic analysis, designing innovative solutions, and providing expert recommendations for critical highway drainage structures such as culverts, bridges, and storm drains. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact on Wyoming's roadways and infrastructure, we want you on our team!

This position offers:

• **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
• 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

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• With direction and training from the supervisor and more experienced engineers, produces and checks hydrologic flood frequency analysis and hydraulic designs of culverts, bridges, and storm drains
• Uses analysis to recommend hydraulic structure sizes to meet desired capacity
• Performs flood frequency analysis and hydraulic analysis using computer programs
• Collects and assembles the needed data for analysis
• Prepares input files (data) for computer programs that perform the analyses and compile output in the report
• Prepares draft reports and notebooks containing the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
• Ensures the designs of other engineers meet technical and policy project requirements
• Checks assumptions and design calculations for conformance with governing policy, accuracy, and completeness

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates who have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Water Resources, plus Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and competence in the principles of engineering hydraulics, flow through bridge waterways, hydrology, and statistical frequency of floods for various watersheds
• Skilled in the use of computer applications for hydraulic design and office automation
• Ability to analyze and solve problems to produce complete, legible, and organized solutions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering) Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Some agencies may require a certificate of registration from the Board of Engineering.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• 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 Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
  
  
• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus**

  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position

  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment

  • 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, and 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.

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