Assistant State Traffic Engineer 2026-00875
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Assistant State Traffic Engineer 2026-00875
Salary
$9,714.11 - $10,793.45 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-00875
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Department of Transportation
Opening Date
03/25/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
ENEG14
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as our next Assistant State Traffic Engineer!
We're looking for a management-level traffic engineer, skilled in design and operations. The safe and effective transportation system of Wyoming depends on a knowledgeable professional engineer overseeing three design teams, as well as leading operational duties that keep the system up-to-date. Based in Cheyenne, WY, this position is perfect for a forward-thinking assistant traffic engineer with a passion for safety, innovation, and results. Your work will ensure that we achieve WYDOT's ambitious mission, vision, and strategic goals.
This Position Offers:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus(eligibility details below)
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Short- and Long-Term Disability
A Secure Future: Pension Plan with a 14.94% state contribution
Optional 457B Retirement Plan with a state contribution
Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays
Moving Expense Reimbursementfor qualifying candidates
Why Wyoming? Settle into the charm of Cheyenne, where the spirit of the Old West meets modern life along the Front Range. Enjoy stunning landscapes with year-round activities-from mountain biking and skiing to fishing, hunting, and hiking. And with Wyoming's low cost of living and no state income tax, you'll have more to spend on your next adventure.
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
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)
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Human Resource Contact: 307-777-44455 or amy.vigil1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Administers the state traffic program's functional areas consisting of traffic design and operations, appoints qualified individuals to ensure work activities are completed in a timely, efficient, and organized fashion.
Oversight of the design of traffic control devices (signs, signals, work zone TCDs, and markings) to ensure that all contract plans meet project delivery goals, expectations, and schedules and are in accordance with state and federal standards.
Oversight of the maintenance and operation of signs, signals, and markings to ensure the safety of the traveling public and provide uniformity in the placement and operation of devices
Confers with representatives of other programs and the districts on projects being added to the STIP, identifies appropriate scopes of work, and scheduling, clarifies information, agrees on decisions, and resolves problems.
Reviews and approves program correspondence, traffic studies, and other inspection reports prepared by subordinate supervisors; proposes suggested revisions, and raises questions to clarify intent or meaning.
Supervises and interacts with subordinate staff, responsible for personnel staffing, personnel issues, program organizational structure, position control, employee development, related training, hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and employee health and safety.
Confers with program staff members and other program managers to discuss issues, philosophy, and plans, coordinate activities, and resolve issues.
Prepares information for and coordinates with other programs and divisions to ensure the department's strategic goals are met.
Prepares, reviews, and administers the program's budget.
Establishes, reviews, monitors, and revises performance measures to optimize staff and resources.
Plans, schedules, and monitors the functional areas' work and training activities to ensure program and department goals are met.
Develops program goals, objectives, and performance measures to align with WYDOT's mission, goals, vision, and values.
Writes and reviews policies and operating procedures for the state traffic program and reviews those that may affect the program's operation written by others.
Conducts staff meetings to discuss all functional areas and activities within the program, resolves questions, and aids in resolving problems presented by subordinate supervisory staff regarding work processes, policies, organization, or methods.
Participates in Department task forces to address traffic design and operational issues, research, and make recommendations on revised specifications, policies, and procedures.
Represents program/department at the local, departmental, state, regional, and national levels.
Participates in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) committees and collaborates with other state representatives, academia, and contractors to review research activities, develop traffic design criteria, specification language, and design guides that will be used in the traffic design of highway facilities nationwide, and within the State.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineering Manager I
**Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.)
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involved in organizational planning, coordination, and execution of an engineering setting.
Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower requirements, and leadership techniques.
Knowledge of the personnel rules and the ability to interpret and implement these in daily activities.
Knowledge of traffic design principles and the fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, identification, and evaluation of potential safety improvements/countermeasures, and construction and maintenance practices.
Skills in effective oral and written communication.
Ability to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to outside agencies, public partners, engineers, and technicians.
Ability to work well with others and to identify the nature of problems to arrive at a concise resolution.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, and identify the best individual to complete a task.
Ability to supervise professional and technical employees engaged in a variety of work assignments.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data to develop and monitor a budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineering Manager I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment with some travel
Fieldwork may occur, involving conducting work near live traffic
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
This is an At-Will position and serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
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 permanent 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.
A hybrid location may be available for well-qualified candidates, allowing for a dual-location position. The candidate must reside within Wyoming during their employment. In-person time in Cheyenne will be required monthly. There is no guarantee of a hybrid-location offer.
Provide a brief written document, no more than one page, describing the following:
What interests you in the position
What challenges you see facing the WYDOT Headquarters Traffic Program
What strengths you see in the WYDOT Headquarters Traffic Program
Supplemental Information
045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Operations - Traffic
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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 means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
