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Engineering

Federal Civil or Structural Engineer (FEMA PA TAC) Temporary

Summary:

Tidal Basin is hiring Civil or Structural Engineers to join their Federal Disaster Recovery Cadre in support of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. This temporary, travel-intensive role assists with the rebuilding of disaster-affected communities across the United States.

Responsibilities:

  • Deploy as Site Inspector to assess damage to permanent facilities and document findings.

  • Complete Site Inspection Reports (SIR) and capture Essential Elements of Information (EEI).

  • Use measuring tools such as tape measures, wheels, and laser levels.

  • Deploy as a PDMG to manage stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and ensure program compliance.

  • Translate FEMA PA policies and procedures to non-technical audiences.

  • Serve as Technical Specialist to provide engineering expertise to FEMA efforts.

  • Act as Cost Estimator for rebuilding and replacement cost assessments.

  • Serve as 406 Mitigation Specialist to recommend mitigation strategies, estimate costs, and write proposals (requires prior mitigation experience).

Requirements:

  • Skilled in Civil or Structural Engineering.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and TEAMS.

  • Capable with measuring tools including tape measures, measuring wheels, and laser levels.

  • Proficient with laptop and cell phone.

  • Ability to learn FEMA systems including Grants Manager, GoogleEarth Pro, and others.

  • Ability to create a Firmette or Flood Map.

  • Able to use time and expense tracking systems.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong ability to follow directions and work in challenging environments.

  • Able to work well with others.

  • Must pass FEMA security, Grants Manager, and PDMG or Site Inspector training.

  • Mid-Level: 5+ years of experience, undergraduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, P.E. license preferred but not required, FEMA PA experience preferred.

  • Senior-Level: 10+ years of experience, undergraduate or higher degree in Civil Engineering, P.E. license required, FEMA PA deployment experience preferred.

  • Resume will be formatted per Prime contractor’s one-page template.

  • Submission to FEMA contingent on Prime and FEMA approval.

Benefits:

  • Paid travel expenses for deployment.

  • Lodging may be provided for up to one year.

  • Work locations vary from disaster sites to home or FEMA offices.

  • Equal employment opportunity regardless of background or identity.

  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

  • Requirement to disclose and approve secondary employment upon hire.

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