Surveys Engineer 2026-01856

<div><div style="text-align: center"><br><strong><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2727/jobpostings/image/20250908113607_WYDOT Updated Recruitment Logo 9_2014.jpg" alt="" style="width: 620px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><br><br><br>Open Until Filled</strong>&nbsp;</div><br><br><br><strong>GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</strong> &nbsp;<br><br><br></div><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as a Surveys Engineer in the Photogrammetry &amp; Surveys Section in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and play a vital role in shaping the state's transportation infrastructure. In this dynamic position, you'll lead cutting-edge surveying efforts using advanced technologies such as GPS/RTK, digital levels, total stations, drones, and LiDAR scanning to deliver the accurate data that drives engineering innovation.</p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">As the Surveys Engineer, you'll oversee and supervise all aspects of preliminary and supplemental survey operations, managing the collection of control networks, topographic, hydraulic, utility, and geologic data essential for transportation design. Your expertise will directly support WYDOT's mission to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system while working alongside a team committed to excellence, innovation, and public service.</p><p>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.</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">This position offers:&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><strong>**$2,000 Hiring Bonus**&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">See notes for eligibility</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><strong>Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Flexible schedules and work-life balance options</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding: 0 0 12pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">and MUCH MORE!&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">Click here for detailed information</span></a><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">, or&nbsp;</span><a href="https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:&nbsp;</span><a href="http://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">compensationcalculator.wyo.gov</span></a></p><div><br><strong>Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356</strong><br>&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong> The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.<br>&nbsp;</div>&nbsp;<ul><li>Sets priorities for the Surveys' Group to establish project control; coordinates and collects preliminary survey data including topography and planimetric features</li><li>Reviews project control coordinates and field-collected surveys for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Updates Survey Database and archive data files and correspondence</li><li>Updates Project Control System (PCS) Database when preliminary survey activities have been completed</li><li>Updates the Survey Manual and Data&nbsp;Collection&nbsp;Manual to provide instructions that establish and maintain specific survey standards and ensure uniformity in preliminary surveying practices</li><li>Leads survey meetings and prepares reports for distribution</li><li>Researches landowners and develops LOCO maps for the purpose of acquiring permits to survey</li><li>Prepares the Surveys' Group annual budget for the purchase of new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment</li><li>Holds weekly crew meetings and monthly safety meetings</li><li>Reviews and approves timecards, expense forms, and leave requests.&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews project expenditures for construction and maintenance supplies and equipment rentals</li><li>Conducts annual performance appraisals</li><li>Interviews and hires new personnel</li></ul><br><div><br><strong>PREFERENCES:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><br>Preference will be given to candidates with experience in surveying and mapping related to road and bridge construction projects.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>KNOWLEDGE:</strong></div><br><br><ul><li>Knowledge of engineering, surveying, and geodesy techniques, principles, and practices</li><li>Knowledge of procedures used in the planning, collection, processing, and calibration of GPS and RTK surveys, digital level surveys, and preliminary surveys</li><li>Knowledge of Leica Infinity and Cyclone software and MicroStation/Geopak CADD files. Autodesk software</li><li>Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and agency standards, policies and procedures including WYDOT's Survey Manual and Data Collection Manual</li><li>Ability to deal with difficult people and situations</li><li>Must have strong communication skills</li><li>Ability to build and maintain good relationships</li></ul><br><br><div><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<br><br></strong><br><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><div>Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)</div>&nbsp;<div><strong>Experience:</strong></div><div>2-4 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Engineer</div>&nbsp;<div><strong>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</strong></div><div>Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)</div></div><br><div><br></div><div><br><strong>NOTES:</strong>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</div><br><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li>FLSA: Exempt</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.e-verify.gov/" tabindex="0" style="text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit !important" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">E-Verify</a>, including your rights and responsibilities.</li><li>The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.</li><li><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus</strong></span><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 11pt"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 11pt"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 11pt"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.&nbsp;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 11pt"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">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.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 11pt"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 11pt"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 11pt"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">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.</span></p></li></ul></li></ul><br><div><br>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages" target="_blank">here</a> to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.<br><br>URL:&nbsp;<a href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm</a><br><br>The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><em>Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A &amp; I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.</em><br>&nbsp;</div>