Federal Design & Construction Engineer – 100% Travel

CDM Smith; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a civil/structural engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal client design and construction teams, reviewing submittals and reports for compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years of experience, U.S. citizenship, willingness to travel 100%, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen.

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 standards.
• Apply engineering principles across planning, investigation, design review, construction administration, and assessment of procedures, structures, systems, and tools.
• Monitor progress and prepare technical reports and project status reports.
• Provide engineering judgment for field modifications, non-conformance issues, value engineering proposals, and constructability reviews.
• Assist in cost estimates and supporting analysis with government cost estimators.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication and technical support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Inspection/reporting software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a civil/structural engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal client design and construction teams, reviewing submittals and reports for compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years of experience, U.S. citizenship, willingness to travel 100%, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining client relationships.