FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (Structural Engineers)

Responsibilities

• Deploy to disaster sites to support FEMA or other government entities in the delivery of disaster recovery programs such as the Public Assistance (PA) program or the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Direct Housing program.
• Perform field inspections of damaged facilities to gain an understanding of the project scope of work, including means and methods of construction.
• Aid FEMA, local government agencies, and other entities in understanding the technical requirements for electric power-related projects.
• Assess disaster-damaged infrastructure, document detailed damage descriptions, develop new or restoration scopes of work, formulate detailed cost estimates, and assist with hazard mitigation planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in field of study working with public infrastructure.
• Knowledge of modern construction practices and experience conducting facility assessments, performing construction inspections, and developing project scope and cost estimates.
• Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other governmental regulatory compliance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office Suite applications.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week while deployed to a disaster recovery operation for up to 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Working knowledge of the FEMA PA Program law, regulation, and policy.
• Prior FEMA PA experience as: Program Delivery Manager, Site Inspector, Policy Advisor, Cost Estimator, or Hazard Mitigation Specialist.
• Experience with residential site development or construction including roads, utilities, and drainage.
• Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate.

Benefits

This is a non-full-time, deployment-based on-call position supporting disaster relief efforts across the United States. Team members are deployed to impacted sites as needed and may travel frequently on short notice. While the role requires physical presence at various disaster locations, it is not tied to a single office or fixed worksite.

Pay

The projected range for this position is $65 to $75 hourly. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Schedule

The role requires physical presence at various disaster locations and may involve frequent travel on short notice.

Company Information

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. We are committed to excellence and have a long history of success.

About the Role

We are currently searching for highly qualified Structural Engineers to support disaster recovery work across the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to use their knowledge, skills, and abilities to help disaster survivors at disaster recovery operation work sites throughout the United States and its territories.