Engineering Specialist; Flex

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between the 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 technical 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, and mentor junior engineering staff while guiding technical direction and best practices.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication and strong technical support, serving as a liaison with clients.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic travel is required; overseas travel is 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 certification.
• 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.