ENEG08-2024-00335-Hydraulic Design Engineer I-Cheyenne

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ENEG08-2024-00335-Hydraulic Design Engineer I-Cheyenne

Salary

$27.13 - $30.14 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-00335

Department

045-WYDOT-Engineering & Planning - Bridge

Opening Date

02/27/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We now seek a full-time Hydraulic Engineer located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Performing engineering related to hydraulic analysis, design, review, and recommendations for highway drainage structures such as culverts, bridges, and storm drains to enhance public safety and improve the state transportation system.

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.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467

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

Qualifications

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.

Necessary Special Requirements

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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.uscis.gov/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.

Supplemental Information

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Engineering & Planning - Bridge

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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