FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (Geotechnical Engineers)

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm seeking Geotechnical Engineers to support disaster recovery efforts across the United States. In this role, you will deploy to disaster sites to assist with FEMA and other government programs, performing field inspections and assessments of disaster-damaged infrastructure.

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
• Assist FEMA, local government agencies and other entities with understanding geotechnical-related issues such as landslides, slope stabilization, infrastructure foundations, and soil erosion
• Assess disaster-damaged infrastructure
• Document detailed damage descriptions
• Develop new or restoration scopes of work
• Formulate detailed cost estimates
• Assist with hazard mitigation planning

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in field of study
• Knowledge of modern construction practices and experience conducting facility assessments, performing construction inspection, and developing project scope and cost estimates
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office Suite applications
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment under stressful conditions
• The 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
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Be a U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• 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
• Working knowledge of FEMA's Grants Manager or Grants Portal
• Experience with residential site development or construction including roads, utilities, and drainage
• Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate