Disaster Engineering Specialist — Field Inspections (FEMA)

CDM Smith; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Disaster Engineering Specialist to conduct site inspections, document infrastructure damage, and develop scopes of work and cost estimates for FEMA PA projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration, and domestic travel. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a FEMA Badge are expected. 100% travel may be involved.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage, take photographs, sketch sites and write 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 and supports hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
• Coordinates with applicants to prioritize projects and communicates final determinations.
• May coordinate basic to moderately complex site inspections for FEMA Public Assistance.

Skills

Design software

Technical knowledge

Construction materials

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Disaster Engineering Specialist to conduct site inspections, document infrastructure damage, and develop scopes of work and cost estimates for FEMA PA projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration, and domestic travel. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a FEMA Badge are expected. 100% travel may be involved.