Transportation Engineer - Construction Division, Claims Section

Position Information

TxDOT's Construction Division is looking for an engineer to work in our claims section. The future CST Engineer will primarily be responsible for drafting claim reports for the Contract Claims Committee and share their knowledge gained through CST's provided training. The claims section is a part of CST construction section which provides support to TxDOT's 25 districts on all matters related to contract administration as well as handling TxDOT's contract claims process. There is also opportunity to assist impacting TxDOT's statewide construction program and expand their knowledge through working with TxDOT's Construction Support section.

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

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Transportation Engineer III

Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Engineer IV

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Transportation Engineer V

Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Engineer III

• 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.

Transportation Engineer IV

• All of the above and
• Uses department's enterprise Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and resource management tool to accomplish scheduling and resource management of transportation projects.
• Monitors, evaluates, analyzes and makes recommendations on formal contractor claims, approval for use of consultant and/or to highway contracts.
• Represents the district/division at various meetings.
• Develops claims prevention techniques.
• Develops training courses and/or materials.

Transportation Engineer V

• All of the above and
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for transportation projects.

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).Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Transportation Engineer III

• 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

Transportation Engineer IV

• All of the above and
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Transportation Engineer V

• All of the above and
• 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

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.