Federal Engineering Specialist - Design, Field & Compliance

CDM Smith; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal design and construction teams and contractors on complex projects. You will review submittals, reports, and cost estimates, applying engineering principles and relevant codes to ensure compliance and quality.

Domestic travel to project sites is required; you will mentor junior staff, support client relationships, and contribute to project planning, scheduling, and field problem solving across civil,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of design review, construction administration, cost estimating, scheduling, and contract management.
• Familiar with FAR/DFARS and federal government design & construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between federal design, construction, and contractors.
• Review design submittals, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and reports for compliance.
• Apply engineering principles and codes across planning, design review, and field assessment.
• Mentor junior staff and develop best practices; support client relationships.

Skills

Design review

Construction administration

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract management

Federal contracting standards

Technical writing

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal design and construction teams and contractors on complex projects. You will review submittals, reports, and cost estimates, applying engineering principles and relevant codes to ensure compliance and quality.

Domestic travel to project sites is required; you will mentor junior staff, support client relationships, and contribute to project planning, scheduling, and field problem solving across civil,