Civil Engineer (Highway) (Claims)

Civil Engineer (Highway) (Claims)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Lakewood, Colorado

Salary Range: $118675 - $154280 Per Year

Job Summary: The Claims Engineer is located in the Construction Branch of Central Federal Lands Highway Division's (CFLHD's) and leads the Claims Review Team. The ideal candidate is a technical expert in highway construction contract administration, Federal highway and bridge construction specifications, and Federal contract law with a strong technical background in all aspects of highway design and construction, and experience resolving contractor claims and requests for equitable adjustments.

Major Duties:

• As a Civil Engineer (Highway) (Claims), you will: Provides contract administration advice to the Construction Branch, Supervisory Procurement Analyst and Acquisitions, and the Construction Branch Chief. Provides engineering expertise to the Acquisition Contract Specialist in reviewing and evaluating contractor requests for equitable adjustment. Provides Legal Counsel and the Acquisition Contracting Officers with highway engineering and contract administration expertise and is a technical expert on construction means and methods in the defense of claims and trial appeals. The ideal candidate should be a technical expert in highway construction engineering and contract administration. The ideal candidate should also possess a strong technical background in the field of highway engineering and construction, including a broad understanding of roadway design, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, hydraulics, material quality requirements and heavy highway construction practices for the design and construction of highways and bridges.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience analyzing highway construction related contract administration or engineering problems, developing solutions, reporting facts, presenting information and communicating with management and employees. Experience planning, organizing, and developing detailed contracting officer decisions for large, complex claims including the ability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical, informed decisions. Experience with quality management associated with process reviews, problem solving, and performance measurement processes. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Civil Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems. Quality Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-10-19