Federal Design & Construction Engineer

CDM Smith; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an experienced engineer to serve as a technical liaison across federal design and construction teams, reviewing submittals and ensuring compliance with standards. The role emphasizes cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews, with domestic and possible overseas travel, and opportunities to mentor junior staff in a challenging, inclusive environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability 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 technical reports for compliance with Federal and client specific standards.
• Apply engineering principles and relevant codes across planning, investigation, design review, construction administration, and assessment of engineering procedures, structures, systems, and tools.
• Monitors progress and prepares technical reports and/or project status reports.
• Provide engineering judgment for field modifications, non-conformance issues, value engineering proposals, and constructability reviews.
• Complies with guidelines and regulations including permitting, safety protocols, environmental requirements, etc. and delivers technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Assist in the development of cost estimates and supporting analysis in coordination with government cost estimators and contracting officers.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, and project closeout/punchlist activities.
• Conduct or assists in quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Develops, trains, mentors junior engineering staff while guiding technical direction and best practices.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication and strong technical support. Serves as a liaison with clients.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Design review

Construction administration

Federal contracting

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an experienced engineer to serve as a technical liaison across federal design and construction teams, reviewing submittals and ensuring compliance with standards. The role emphasizes cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews, with domestic and possible overseas travel, and opportunities to mentor junior staff in a challenging, inclusive environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the