FEMA Engineering Specialist

5 hours ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States CDM Smith Full time
Job Title: FEMA Engineering Specialist

CDM Smith is seeking a highly skilled FEMA Engineering Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors (PA TAC) team, you will play a critical role in supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the delivery of disaster assistance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage, including taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions.
  • Develop and review scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
  • Review and analyze engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
  • Make recommendations regarding claim eligibility and develop or evaluate hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
  • Work with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitate applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicate the final determination to the applicants.
  • Provide analyses and updates reports, participate in status update meetings with FEMA, and identify the need for technical specialists.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field expertise with a professional registration.
  • Domestic travel is required.
Why CDM Smith?

At CDM Smith, we value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions, and bring diverse perspectives. We offer a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment that fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture.



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