Engineering Specialist (Flex Staff)

CDM Smith Engineering Position

Join us at CDM Smith in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Duties

- Serve as the technical liaison between 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.

- Monitors progress and prepares technical reports and/or project status reports.

- Provide engineering judgment for field modifications, non-conformance issues, value engineering proposals, and constructability reviews.

- Complies with guidelines and regulations including permitting, safety protocols, environmental requirements, etc. and delivers 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 assists in quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

- Develops, trains, mentors junior engineering staff while guiding technical direction and best practices.

- Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication and strong technical support. Serves as a liaison with clients.

- Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

- Must be a U.S. citizen.

- Able to pass a federal background check.

- Knowledge of design review, construction administration, cost estimating, scheduling, and contract management.

- Demonstrates technical proficiency and design application knowledge.

- Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.

- Familiar and comfortable working on computers/tablets/phones and digital platforms, mobile technology, and inspection/reporting software.

- Strong writing and oral communication skills to work with military clients, contractors, and government teams.

- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and problem-solving skills for handling design discrepancies or construction conflicts in the field.

- Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

- Ability to work independently in field settings under limited supervision.

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.

- 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.

Amount of Travel Required: 100%

Driving Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement: 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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Evergreen Disclaimer: Please note, this is a pipeline position for future needs and is not an immediate vacancy.

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.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information: CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities.