Junior Construction Engineering Specialist; Mitigation

Junior Construction Engineering Specialist (Mitigation) – YA Group

YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

As part of YA Government Services Technical Team, you will provide hands‑on administrative, technical, and programmatic support throughout the lifecycle of federal and state grant programs—emphasizing mitigation projects that build stronger, more resilient communities. You will communicate expectations, analyze proposals and budgets, conduct site inspections across the Florida Panhandle, and coordinate between local, state, and federal entities.

This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be located in Florida or South Georgia.

• Employee‑centric culture
• Remote work
• Career growth
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match

• Oversee the lifecycle of mitigation projects from pre‑award review to award closeout, communicating and collaborating with all applicable parties.
• Draft project agreements, review requested modifications and update as needed until a final agreement is executed.
• Conduct technical reviews to assess the eligibility, feasibility, and cost‑effectiveness of HMA grant applications.
• Submit completed project applications to FEMA for funding.
• Perform site inspections across the Florida Panhandle to verify project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Continuously monitor active projects, review quality reports, process payments, and communicate with all parties to ensure compliance.
• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial/grant data.
• Assist with federal and client‑specific reporting requirements.
• Track and monitor budgets; communicate results with project and client management.
• Research and maintain fluency in rules and regulations associated with various federal programs.
• Form trusted advisor relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist client performance management of FEMA funds through proactive assessment and recommendation.
• Oversee final project inspections and closeout processes.
• Other projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 1+ year’s experience in engineering, construction fieldwork, or architectural practices; internships considered.
• Experience conducting engineering, construction, or architectural site inspections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in FEMA‑approved benefit‑cost analysis methodologies for HMA grant applications preferred.
• Frequent travel throughout Florida's Panhandle required (up to 50%).

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