FEMA - Engineering Specialist at CDM Smith Little Rock, AR

FEMA - Engineering Specialist Job Description

• 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, and facilitate applicant meetings throughout program delivery and recovery stages.
• Provide analyses and update reports, participate in status update meetings with FEMA, and identify the need for technical specialists.
• Coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Temporary

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

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a FEMA Badge.
• Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials.
• Strong 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.

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.