Resiliency Engineer ENCE.3

40676BR

Requisition ID:

40676BR

Business Unit:

TRX

CDM Smith is seeking to grow our team to primarily support Climate Resiliency, FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program (HMTAP) and other related contracts with the U. S.

This opportunity is slated for an emerging or early career professional ready to take on increasing responsibilities under the mentorship of more senior staff.

Projects include providing technical assistance to FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs, supporting local governments, and Tribal Nations to begin climate resilience planning, risk assessments, project development and design of climate resilient solutions, supporting policy and guidance development to improve the delivery of resilience funding, and environmental compliance activities for FEMA Headquarters and Regional offices.

Projects are located throughout the U. S. and its territories.

This job presents an opportunity for a successful candidate to have a direct influence on the improvement of national resiliency as climate change increases the severity of natural hazards.

Candidates must be a U. S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

This position can be considered for hybrid for fully remote with up to 20% travel as needed.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

-Provide technical and/or programmatic support to FEMA

mitigation programs nationwide.

-Support Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts in the

execution of projects to successfully meet required scope,

schedule, and budget.

-Lead discrete / major tasks within projects.

-Provide direct support to clients and program stakeholders.

-Collaborate with a team of climate scientists, planners,

design engineers, and asset management specialists to

deliver climate resilience projects.

-Serve as a technical and/or programmatic resource in the

development of quality deliverables.

Job Title:

Resiliency Engineer (ENCE. 3)

Group:

PSF

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

3 years of related experience.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance, Mitigation Planning, Risk MAP programs, and/or Building Science experience.

Understanding of climate resilient design, climate science, and intersections with hazard mitigation planning.

Understanding of how infrastructure, communities, and the environment are impacted by climate change.

Previous experience with other federal agencies to support national policy, or other government program development.

Ability to translate technical information to audiences with varying levels of understanding.

Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills (in person and virtually)

Excels in a team environment with a culture of open communication connection

Knowledge of FEMA's Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Tool or other cost effectiveness approaches

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

20%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available:

No - We will not support sponsorship, i. e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

Proficient Knowledge of engineer principles of design.

Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc. ).

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Proficient knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client.

Excel in a team environment with a culture of open communication connection.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as 'CDM Smith') reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

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