Code Compliance Building Inspector

Engineering Consulting Service; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks an experienced Building Inspector in Marietta, GA to perform third party inspections across electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire safety systems. You will manage code compliance projects, review plans, attend site meetings, and mentor junior inspectors while helping grow client relationships.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of code inspection or plan review, and ICC certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in code compliance inspection for mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire protection systems or plan review preferred.
• ICC certification (B2, M2, P2, E2, Fire Inspector I/II) preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license if driving for ECS subsidiary.

Responsibilities

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections.
• Prepare and submit daily time and inspection/field reports per ECS policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage code compliance projects including plan reviews, inspections, budgeting, and site meetings; assist with problem resolution.
• Mentor and train other building inspectors; assist with marketing and client interactions.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Mechanical inspections

Plan review

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections


• Prepare and submit daily time and Inspection/Field Reports in accordance with ECS Policy


• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures


• This position also involves project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, monitoring project process for performance and budgetary conditions, proposal preparation, as well as attending project site meetings, and assisting with the resolution of technical and administrative problems


• In this position you may be expected to mentor and train other building inspectors


• Responsibilities also include assisting with management of P & L, marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions, and participating in marketing and business development functions related to code inspections

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• 5+ years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and/or plan review preferred


• At least one valid ICC certification (B2, M2, P2, E2, Fire Inspector I or Fire Inspector II) is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire


• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.