Federal Design & Construction Engineer

CDM Smith; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an engineer to act as the technical liaison between federal government design and construction teams and contractors. You will review design submittals and technical reports for compliance with federal standards.

The role requires applying engineering principles across planning, design review, construction administration, and field modifications, with frequent travel. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between federal government client design branch, construction branch, and contractors.
• Review design submittals, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and reports for compliance with standards.
• Apply engineering principles across planning, design review, construction administration, and assessment of procedures and systems.
• Monitor progress and prepare technical or status reports.
• Provide engineering judgment for field modifications and constructability reviews.

Skills

Technical liaison

Communication skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Background check readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an engineer to act as the technical liaison between federal government design and construction teams and contractors. You will review design submittals and technical reports for compliance with federal standards.

The role requires applying engineering principles across planning, design review, construction administration, and field modifications, with frequent travel. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are expected.