Transportation Engineer – Construction Division, Claims Section

Job Description - Transportation Engineer – Construction Division, Claims Section (2600038)

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 sharing the 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 an opportunity to assist impacting TxDOT's statewide construction program and expand their knowledge through working with TxDOT's Construction Support section.

• 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.

80,000.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Exempt

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Location Flexibility :
Onsite

• 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

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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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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 training courses and/or materials.

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…