Disaster Engineering Specialist – FEMA Field Inspections

CDM Smith; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 76,158,000 - 134,473,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith, in the United States, seeks a Disaster Engineering Specialist to conduct site inspections, document damage, and develop scopes of work and cost estimates for FEMA Public Assistance programs.

Responsibilities include reviewing engineering reports, evaluating hazard‑mitigation proposals, coordinating with applicants, and preparing status updates for FEMA. Domestic travel is required, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
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Skills

U.S. Citizenship

FEMA Badge

Design applications

Construction materials

Organization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

CDM Smith, in the United States, seeks a Disaster Engineering Specialist to conduct site inspections, document damage, and develop scopes of work and cost estimates for FEMA Public Assistance programs.

Responsibilities include reviewing engineering reports, evaluating hazard‑mitigation proposals, coordinating with applicants, and preparing status updates for FEMA. Domestic travel is required, with a valid driver’s license.