Staff Engineer

International Code Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a professional to evaluate building products and ensure code compliance. This role involves technical assessments and collaboration with building departments, requiring a degree in civil engineering and several years of industry experience. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with matching

Basic life insurance

Disability coverage

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in the construction industry.
• Career-level proficiency in one engineering specialty.
• Experience with modern design and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates test reports and develops technical criteria.
• Prepares reports regarding code compliance.
• Assists building departments across the U.S.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Knowledge of Codes

Customer Service

Education

University degree in civil or structural engineering

Professional registration/license

Job description

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Performs duties of a technical and often complex nature including determining the code compliance of building products, materials and methods; developing ICC-ES acceptance criteria; and writing ICC-ES evaluation reports. This position can be located out of Birmingham, AL or Brea, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluates test reports, calculations, and other technical data submitted by evaluation-report applicants.
• Develops technical criteria for the acceptance of innovative building products, materials and methods that are alternatives to what may be specified in the building code.
• Prepares correspondence and draft reports regarding the code compliance of products.
• Provides expert assistance to building departments throughout the United States.
• Participates in ICC-ES Evaluation Committee hearings.
• Represents ICC-ES on matters of interest at meetings of technical bodies and at meetings with representatives of government and industry.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the building construction field.
• Travels as necessary to attend conferences, meetings, speaking engagements, and other functions.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• Interested or willing to evaluate products such as, but not limited to, glass guardrails, structural insulated panels, metal composite panels, magnesium oxide boards, plastic sheathing, plastic composite decking, along with other materials besides your basic steel, concrete, and wood products.

Requirements:

• University degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Professional registration/license to practice engineering.
• Career-level proficiency in at least one engineering specialty, and foundation-level proficiency in at least one additional specialty.
• At least five years of experience in the construction industry, building code development or enforcement, or product testing; or equivalent experience as determined by ICC-ES.
• Experience with modern design and construction methods and materials.

Essential Skills and Education / Experience:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver professional services.
• Knowledge of the codes and design standards.
• Knowledge of test standards and methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality control processes for the manufacture of building products.
• Membership in relevant technical organizations such as ASTM, ACI, UL, etc.
• Participation in technical committees of standards-writing organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Leads by example, establishing technical expertise.
• Proficiency in seismic design is a plus.
• Experience with product testing and fire testing is a plus; extensive fire testing experience with a mechanical, civil, or structural engineering degree is particularly valued.

ICC Family of Solutions offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with matching, basic life insurance, disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefits.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000