Senior Claims & Litigation Investigator (Senior Civil Engineering Specialist)

About this role

<p data-pasted="true"><strong>Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!</strong></p><p>At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.</p><p>With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.</p><p>Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.</p><p>We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!</p><p data-pasted="true">SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and detail-oriented <strong>Senior Claims Investigator (Civil Engineering Specialist, Senior)&nbsp;</strong>on our Legal Affairs<strong>&nbsp;</strong>team within the Fina

Requirements

<p data-pasted="true"><strong><u>Minimum Qualifications:</u></strong><br><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or<strong>&nbsp;</strong>two (2) years of college-level coursework in engineering and construction technology<strong>.&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering or construction technology.</li></ul><p><strong><em>OR:</em></strong><em>&nbsp;An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.</em><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable expe