FEMA - Engineering Specialist

CDM Smith; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Disaster Engineering Specialist to join their team in Brookings. This role involves conducting site inspections, analyzing engineering reports, and making recommendations for claim eligibility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant field experience. With a focus on detail and strong communication skills, you will play a key role in supporting FEMA's Public Assistance grant delivery process. Join this innovative firm and be part of a talented community that is ready to tackle future opportunities in disaster recovery and infrastructure support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to validate infrastructure damage.
• Review engineering reports and make recommendations regarding claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of construction materials

Ability to adapt to change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Design applications

Job description

CDM Smith FEMA - Engineering Specialist in Brookings, South Dakota

40480BR

Requisition ID: 40480BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

The Disaster Engineering Specialist:

1. Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage to include: taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions. Develops and reviews scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
2. Reviews and analyzes engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
3. Makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility. Develops or evaluates hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses. Works with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicates the final determination to the applicants.
4. Provides analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists.
5. May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
2. 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a professional registration.
3. Domestic travel is required.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
2. Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge.
3. Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials. Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
4. Strong attention to detail.
5. Good written and oral communication skills.
6. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Pay Range Minimum: $33.60

Pay Range Maximum: $67.20

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!: We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors – PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.