FEMA - Engineering Specialist

Job Title

FEMA - Engineering Specialist

• Conduct site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage, including taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions; develop and review scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
• Review and analyze engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
• Make recommendations regarding claim eligibility; develop or evaluate hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses; work with applicants to prioritize projects, facilitate applicant meetings throughout program delivery and recovery stages, and communicate final determination to applicants.
• Provide analyses and update reports, participate in status update meetings with FEMA, and identify 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.

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

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and 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.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Location:

United States – Nationwide

Employment Type:

Temporary

Travel Required:

100%

Pay Range: $33.60 – $67.20 per hour

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