Disaster Engineering Expert

Disaster Engineering Specialist:

If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a difference in disaster recovery, we need you! As a Disaster Engineering Specialist, you will be at the forefront of assessing and restoring infrastructure impacted by disasters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough site inspections to document infrastructure damage, which involves taking photographs, sketching site layouts, and writing detailed descriptions of damage.
• Developing and reviewing scopes of work and cost estimates while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Analyzing engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans to make informed recommendations.
• Evaluating claim eligibility and providing guidance on hazard mitigation proposals along with benefit-cost analyses.
• Working collaboratively with project applicants to prioritize and facilitate their projects, ensuring clear communication throughout the recovery process.
• Compiling reports and participating in status meetings with FEMA, identifying when technical specialists are needed.
• Coordinating and performing site inspections that vary in complexity to support the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
• Taking on additional relevant tasks as needed.

Join us in a temporary but impactful career opportunity, where you'll get to travel nationwide, engage with diverse teams, and contribute to vital recovery efforts post-disaster.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of real-world experience or 2 years with professional registration.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain a FEMA Badge (background investigation required).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Your skills can lead to meaningful change, and we are eager to welcome innovative thinkers who share our values!

Work Location:

United States - Nationwide, with roles requiring both office and field presence as dictated by project needs.