Disaster Engineering Specialist - Field Inspections & Claims

CDM Smith; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Disaster Engineering Specialist to perform field inspections, develop scopes of work and cost estimates, and support FEMA Public Assistance programs. The role requires a engineering degree, professional registration or equivalent in-field experience, and domestic travel to project sites.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions on active disaster recovery projects.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage, including photographs and sketches.
• 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 and develops hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
• Coordinates and completes basic to moderately complex site inspections to support FEMA Public Assistance.

Skills

US Citizenship

Design software knowledge

Construction materials knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional engineering registration

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Disaster Engineering Specialist to perform field inspections, develop scopes of work and cost estimates, and support FEMA Public Assistance programs. The role requires a engineering degree, professional registration or equivalent in-field experience, and domestic travel to project sites.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions on active disaster recovery projects.