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Claims Team Leader (Transportation Engineer V)

Salary

$80,541.00 - $125,564.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2706-SHA-72-01-TC-01/26

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

01/20/2026

Closing Date

2/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Claims Team Leader (Transportation Engineer V)

Grade 19 (2706) SP#26-72-01

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Construction (OOC) is currently recruiting for a Claims Team Leader (Transportation Engineer V) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of Work: The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the team within the Engineering Support Division (ESD) that conducts all statewide contract claim reviews and analysis to determine if contractors are entitled to additional compensation. This is accomplished by reviewing the initial submittal for completeness and accuracy, contacting the contractor and SHA offices if documents require supplementation, determining if the review will be handled in-house or by a consultant, managing consultant tasks, estimating, approving, tracking the cost of review, as well as coordinating all interaction between the contractor, SHA, and the consultant. Interactions between SHA and contractors often require complex negotiations and mediation. The Claims Team Leader serves as the technical expert on claims for all of State Highway, often advising local jurisdictions, other agencies, other states, contractors, and departments other than OOC on claims and other dispute resolution. Additionally, this position will support the Division Chief in supervising claims reviewers within the Engineering Support Division.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide

•The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training Magazine Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year."

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in professional engineering.

Selective Qualifications : Two and one-half (2.5) years of experience managing, reviewing and/ or overseeing construction contracts.

This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires a specific or additional bona fide occupational qualification (i.e. knowledge, skill or ability). No substitutions are allowed for a selective qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have experience in one or more of the following:

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

+ Computer experience using Windows Operating Systems Application

+ Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Good interpersonal skills

+ Problem solving and decision-making abilities

+ Excellent internal/external customer service skills

+ Ability to plan, organize and coordinate complex or challenging activities

+ Knowledge of construction project practices and management

Notes:

1. Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the state of Maryland, or in a state with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application, therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a collective bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 01/20/2026

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university?

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+ No

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Do you have five (5) years of experience in professional engineering?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

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Do you have two and one-half (2.5) years of experience managing, reviewing and/or overseeing construction contracts?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

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Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.

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