Nebraska Staffing
Engineering Specialist (Flex Staff)
Nebraska Staffing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States
Engineering Specialist (Flex Staff)
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. Job duties include: Serving as the technical liaison between federal government client design branch, construction branch, and contractors. Reviewing design submittals, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and technical reports for compliance with federal and client specific standards. Applying engineering principles and relevant codes across planning, investigation, design review, construction administration, and assessment of engineering procedures, structures, systems, and tools. Monitoring progress and preparing technical reports and/or project status reports. Providing engineering judgment for field modifications, non-conformance issues, value engineering proposals, and constructability reviews. Complying with guidelines and regulations including permitting, safety protocols, environmental requirements, etc. and delivering technical files and other technical documentation as required. Assisting in the development of cost estimates and supporting analysis in coordination with government cost estimators and contracting officers. Participating in pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, and project closeout/punchlist activities. Conducting or assisting in quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Developing, training, mentoring junior engineering staff while guiding technical direction and best practices. Developing and maintaining client relationships through responsive communication and strong technical support. Performing other duties as required. Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in engineering. At least five years of relevant experience. Domestic travel is required. Overseas travel is also possible. Preferred qualifications include: PE (Professional Engineer) license or RA (Registered Architect) is highly preferred. Construction quality management (CQM) for contractors certificate. OSHA 30-hour construction safety. 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. 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. CDM Smith is committed to providing a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. The amount of travel required is 100%. The assignment category is fulltime-temporary. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations. An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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. Job duties include: Serving as the technical liaison between federal government client design branch, construction branch, and contractors. Reviewing design submittals, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and technical reports for compliance with federal and client specific standards. Applying engineering principles and relevant codes across planning, investigation, design review, construction administration, and assessment of engineering procedures, structures, systems, and tools. Monitoring progress and preparing technical reports and/or project status reports. Providing engineering judgment for field modifications, non-conformance issues, value engineering proposals, and constructability reviews. Complying with guidelines and regulations including permitting, safety protocols, environmental requirements, etc. and delivering technical files and other technical documentation as required. Assisting in the development of cost estimates and supporting analysis in coordination with government cost estimators and contracting officers. Participating in pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, and project closeout/punchlist activities. Conducting or assisting in quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Developing, training, mentoring junior engineering staff while guiding technical direction and best practices. Developing and maintaining client relationships through responsive communication and strong technical support. Performing other duties as required. Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in engineering. At least five years of relevant experience. Domestic travel is required. Overseas travel is also possible. Preferred qualifications include: PE (Professional Engineer) license or RA (Registered Architect) is highly preferred. Construction quality management (CQM) for contractors certificate. OSHA 30-hour construction safety. 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. 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. CDM Smith is committed to providing a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. The amount of travel required is 100%. The assignment category is fulltime-temporary. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations. An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.