FEMA - Engineering Specialist

CDM Smith; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Disaster Engineering Specialist to conduct site inspections and validate infrastructure damage. This role involves analyzing engineering reports, making recommendations on claim eligibility, and coordinating with FEMA for Public Assistance grant delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and significant in-field experience. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in dynamic environments, this temporary position offers a chance to contribute to impactful disaster recovery efforts while working both in office and field settings. Join a team dedicated to making a difference!

Qualifications

• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration.
• Must obtain a FEMA Badge after background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage.
• Review engineering reports and make recommendations on claim eligibility.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Design Applications Knowledge

Construction Materials Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Job Title: FEMA - Engineering Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

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.