Claims Engineer - Construction Division

Essential Duties

• Assists in the development, publishing and delivery of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resourcing of projects.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
• Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
• Writes reports, specifications and test procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience:
  • Transportation Engineer III - 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer IV - 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
  • Transportation Engineer V - 8 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Licensed Prof Engineer*

Competencies

• Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Developing and giving presentations.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area.
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Preparing technical/statistical reports.
• Construction phasing and sequencing.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Position Information

• TxDOT's Construction Division is seeking a highly skilled Claims Engineer to analyze complex contract claims, provide expert testimony, and educate our workforce.
• In this highly impactful role, you will protect state resources and ensure contract equity by serving as a key technical analyst and expert voice in high-stakes construction disputes.
• Position Title, Salary Grade/Range:
  • Transportation Engineer III, B26: $76,530 - $129,430.
  • Transportation Engineer IV, B27: $84,182 - $142,374.
  • Transportation Engineer V, B28: $92,600 - $156,612.