Federal Design & Construction Liaison Engineer

CDM Smith; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified engineer to serve as the technical liaison between a federal government client design branch, construction branch, and contractors in Bowling Green, KY. The role involves reviewing submittals, RFIs, and reports for compliance with standards, applying engineering principles across planning, design review, construction administration, and field assessment.

You will develop technical documentation, assist in cost estimates, and mentor junior staff while maintaining

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required and able to pass federal background checks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of design review, construction administration, cost estimating, scheduling, and contract management.

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 engineering procedures, structures, systems, and tools.
• Monitor progress and prepare technical reports and project status updates.
• Provide engineering judgment for field modifications, non-conformance issues, value engineering proposals, and constructability reviews.
• Comply with guidelines including permitting, safety, environmental requirements, and deliver technical documentation.
• Assist in developing cost estimates and supporting analysis with government cost estimators and officers.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, and closeout activities.
• Conduct or assist in quality assurance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
• Develop, train, and mentor junior staff while guiding technical direction and best practices.
• Maintain client relationships through responsive communication and strong technical support.

Skills

U.S. citizen

Background check

Design review

Construction administration

Technical writing

Field independence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified engineer to serve as the technical liaison between a federal government client design branch, construction branch, and contractors in Bowling Green, KY. The role involves reviewing submittals, RFIs, and reports for compliance with standards, applying engineering principles across planning, design review, construction administration, and field assessment.

You will develop technical documentation, assist in cost estimates, and mentor junior staff while maintaining