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Engineering Specialist (Flex Staff)

Engineering Specialist (Flex Staff)

CDM SmithWarwick, RI, US
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Job Title

Engineering Specialist (Flex Staff)

Location

United States - Nationwide

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking Engineers to support Federal Construction Projects with agencies such as USACE, AFCEC, and NAVFAC. This is a pipeline requisition for future projects. The Engineering Specialist applies broad professional knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges and ensure compliance with federal construction standards to meet specific client needs. Work is performed independently under limited supervision, requiring initiative, sound engineering judgement, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including contractors, government clients, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Job Duties

  • 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 specific standards.
  • Apply engineering principles and relevant codes across planning, investigation, design review, construction administration, and assessment of engineering procedures, structures, systems, and tools.
  • Monitor progress and prepare technical reports and / or project status reports.
  • Provide engineering judgment for field modifications, non-conformance issues, value engineering proposals, and constructability reviews.
  • Comply with guidelines and regulations including permitting, safety protocols, environmental requirements, etc., and deliver technical files and other documentation as required.
  • Assist in the development of cost estimates and supporting analysis in coordination with government cost estimators and contracting officers.
  • Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, and project closeout / punchlist activities.
  • Conduct or assist in quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Develop, train, mentor junior engineering staff while guiding technical direction and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication and strong technical support. Serve as a liaison with clients.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Domestic travel required. Overseas travel also possible.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • PE (Professional Engineer) License or RA (Registered Architect) is highly preferred.
  • Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certificate.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety.
  • Federal or DoD project experience (NAVFAC, USACE, or Air Force CE) is highly desirable.
  • Experience across vertical construction (buildings / facilities) and horizontal work (utilities, waterfronts, transportation, or airfields).
  • Proficiency in interpreting design documents, specifications, and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
  • Skilled in project scheduling tools and coordination (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
  • Strong knowledge of federal contracting standards (FAR / DFARS) and federal government design & construction processes across different divisions.

    • Skills and Abilities

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Able to pass a federal background check.
  • Knowledge of design review, construction administration, cost estimating, scheduling, and contract management.
  • Demonstrates technical proficiency and design application knowledge.
  • Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
  • Familiar and comfortable working on computers / tablets / phones and digital platforms, mobile technology, and inspection / reporting software.
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills to work with military clients, contractors, and government teams.
  • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and problem-solving skills for handling design discrepancies or construction conflicts in the field.
  • Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.
  • Ability to work independently in field settings under limited supervision.

    • EEO Statement

    CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    Travel

    100% travel required.

    Visa Sponsorship

    No – we will not support sponsorship, i.e., H-1B or TN visas for this position.

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