Special Inspections Engineer

Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community seeking a full-time Special Inspections Engineer to support residential and commercial construction projects. The role involves a mix of office and field work, including reviewing construction drawings and performing quality assurance inspections on active construction sites to ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to and inspiring a successful team in a role that blends field and office work
• Tackling complex technical and process challenges
• Assisting others and delivering exceptional customer service
• Reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure public safety in completed facilities
• Visiting active construction sites to perform quality assurance inspections
• Ensuring work is progressing according to the approved plans, building code requirements and County policy and procedures
• Effective communication with contractors, engineers, and third-party inspectors to ensure code compliance and construction safety

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 1 year of relevant experience, such as work as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, or code enforcement inspector
• Must be certified as an E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) within 18 months of employment
• Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development as a Commercial Building Inspector within 18 months of employment, in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
• Must become certified as a Residential Building Inspector within 36 months of employment in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must pass a DMV records check
• 1 year of engineering experience
• Skills using MS Office and occasionally structural and geotechnical engineering software and CAD
• Experience with computer data entry to prepare, maintain, and update reports under different formats
• Experience applying code knowledge in order to perform quality control reviews
• Experience scheduling maintenance and inspections prior to building inspections

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

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