Federal Engineering Liaison Specialist

CDM Smith; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the technical liaison among federal design and construction branches and contractors. You will review submittals and reports, apply engineering principles to planning, design review, and construction administration, and provide field-issue resolutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and willingness to travel domestically. Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and client standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with federal contracting standards (FAR/DFARS).
• Strong design review and construction administration knowledge.
• Willingness to travel domestically (100% as stated).

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.
• Monitor progress and prepare technical reports and project status updates.
• Provide engineering judgment for field modifications and non-conformance issues.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication and technical support.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Background check readiness

Design review familiarity

Construction administration

Cost estimating

Scheduling knowledge

Contract management

Strong written/oral communication

Independence in field settings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

UFGS interpretation

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the technical liaison among federal design and construction branches and contractors. You will review submittals and reports, apply engineering principles to planning, design review, and construction administration, and provide field-issue resolutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and willingness to travel domestically. Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and client standards is essential.