Construction Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Wyoming

Salary

$23.21 - $25.79 Hourly

Location

Rawlins, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01896

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TNCF05

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking motivated and skilled Construction and Field Survey Technicians to join our team in Rawlins, Wyoming. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a role that directly contributes to the safety, efficiency, and quality of Wyoming’s transportation system.

As a Construction and Field Survey Technician, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring the success of highway construction and maintenance projects. Your work will include performing field surveys, testing materials, inspecting construction activities, and supporting project documentation—all while exploring Wyoming’s rugged and beautiful landscapes.

Why Rawlins?

Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County, it’s a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminole State Park, hitting the ATV trails, enjoying a round at the local golf course, or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus, Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

And remember—Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

If you’re ready to build your future while helping shape Wyoming’s highways and communities, join the WYDOT team in Rawlins—where your work makes a lasting difference, and every day brings a new adventure.

What’s in it for you?

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (Check out the Notes section for eligibility!) 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 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

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

• Inspects construction projects.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.
• Perform topographic surveys.
• Conducts aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.
• Performs survey tasks such as driving stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold rods, and instrument operation.
• Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts and fills, etc.
• Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
• Inspects paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.
• Tests, samples, and reports of materials proposed to be used in construction projects.
• Reviews and learns test methods, manuals, and procedures.
• Performs testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.
• Reviews and learns traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.
• Sets up, maintains, and removes a safe traffic control plan under live traffic conditions.
• Maintains traffic control devices in the field; performs traffic control duties.
• Assist in the investigation of existing roadways for forensic study.
• Assists in gathering samples, providing a safe working zone, flagging, etc.
• Ensures that proper equipment and supplies are loaded and in good working condition.
• Performs more complex lab tests of samples and documents results for QA/QC purposes.
• Serves as a technical resource for other employees; attends and completes all designated training sessions in order to maintain required certifications, and performs inspections.
• Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences, on smaller projects.
• Oversee smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.
• Assists in permitting processes to obtain water, gravel, plant site, and surveying agreements and aids in the renewal and file maintenance of these agreements.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to obtain a Valid Driver's License
Must have the ability to obtain QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt and Concrete
Must have the ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate Certification
WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete Certification
Must have the ability to obtain American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of materials testing. Surveying methods and equipment operation.
- Knowledge of construction inspection which includes interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of documentation of project records.
- Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
- Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.
- Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.
- Knowledge of material testing, and ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
- Knowledge of survey methods & ability to apply such as uploading & downloading of survey files.
- Knowledge of computers and calculators.
- Knowledge of surveying.
- Knowledge of contract time, administration & contract changes.
- Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas.
- Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic & electric jackhammers, and hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

OR

Education:

Associate's Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
- Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions to include heat, cold, snow, and wet.
- Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting to fifty pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods.
- Must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

NOTES:

- FLSA: Non-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.
- Qualifying 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, 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-Department of Transportation - WYDOT Chief Engineer - District Construction

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.