Sr. Civil / Structural Engineer "ON-Call" (FEMA)

$112,513 - $191,273/Yr

ICF International - Miami, FL

Full-time - Senior

Miami, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer position at ICF is an immediate on-call role focused on supporting FEMA's Public Assistance Program. This project-based position requires candidates to assist in disaster recovery efforts, including site assessments, grant application preparation, and damage evaluations. The role initially requires onsite work for the first 2-3 months, with potential for a hybrid schedule thereafter. Candidates should be prepared for travel to disaster sites and have a strong background in civil or structural engineering, particularly with public infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Travel to disaster sites to support FEMA requirements in the delivery of the PA Program.
• Assist local government agencies in preparing grant applications for restoration of damaged public infrastructure.
• Perform site assessments of disaster-damaged infrastructure.
• Develop and review detailed damage descriptions and repair scopes of work.
• Develop and review detailed cost estimates.
• Assist the hazard mitigation team with developing mitigation opportunities.
• Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• 12+ years of full-time professional experience in Civil or Structural engineering working with public infrastructure.
• Must be able and willing to travel as required for project work.
• Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
• Prior FEMA Public Assistance experience as Site Inspector, Cost Estimator, or Hazard Mitigation Specialist.
• Experience using FEMA's Grants Manager Portal.
• Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate.
• Experience with modern construction practices and facility assessments.
• Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Benefits

• Flexible work hours as an on-call employee.
• Opportunity to work on impactful disaster recovery projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.