FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (Structural Engineers)

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm seeking highly qualified Structural Engineers to support disaster recovery efforts across the United States. The role involves deploying to disaster sites to assist in the delivery of recovery programs and conducting assessments of 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 the technical requirements for electric power-related projects
• Assess disaster-damaged infrastructure, documenting detailed damage descriptions, developing new or restoration scopes of work, formulating detailed cost estimates, and assisting 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 inspection, 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
• 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