Job Description

FEMA - Engineering Specialist

The Disaster Engineering Specialist:

• Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage to include: taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions.
• Develops and reviews scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
• Makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility. Develops or evaluates hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
• Works with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicates the final determination to the applicants.
• Provides analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists.
• May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a professional registration.
• Domestic travel is required.

EEO Statement:

CDM Smith is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 100%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials. Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview.

Pay Range Minimum: $33.60

Pay Range Maximum: $67.20

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities.

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