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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer – Construction Division, Claims Section

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $129K/yr

6+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer for their Construction Division's Claims Section. The role involves performing advanced transportation engineering work, ensuring compliance with laws and guidelines, and managing contractor claims while providing training and technical support.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Transportation engineeringCritical Path MethodProject managementTechnical training developmentClaims analysisEngineering principlesResearchAnalysisReport writingPresentation skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS

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

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

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

Critical Path Method for managing projects

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

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

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