Disaster Recovery Engineer

Job Description

CDM Smith is currently seeking a Disaster Recovery Engineer to support the City of Asheville in their disaster recovery efforts. The successful final candidates must know the Public Assistance (PA) Program and be able to write up projects and develop cost estimates. The goal of this role is to ensure that the citizens of Asheville are utilizing all the programs available to them.

Job Duties:

Consult site inspectors to validate and record infrastructure damage to include: taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions.
Advise client on the development and review of scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
Review and analyzes engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
Make recommendations regarding claim eligibility and maximizing the use of the different FEMA programs in revery and mitigation efforts.
Consult specialists in the development and/or the evaluation of hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
Work with client to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages.
Provide analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings as needed.
Apply the knowledge of engineering laws and principles by leading activities to perform appropriate maintenance, investigation, functioning, planning, setting up, and assessment of the engineering procedures, structures and tools and the assets that comprise them.
Conduct on site investigations and analyzes relevant data including maps, reports, tests, drawings and other as required.
Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc.
Develops, trains, educates junior engineers, guides the technical direction, and serves as a liaison with clients.
Performs other duties as required.

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We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Skills and Abilities


Able to pass a state/local background check.
Demonstrates strong technical proficiency and design application knowledge.
Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Excellent attention to detail.
Familiar and comfortable to work on computers/tablets/phones.
Strong writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage the workload of others and work with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

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.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!

We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.