Code Compliance Building Inspector

ECS Southeast, LLP; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southeast, LLP is seeking an experienced Building Inspector to perform third party inspections across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. You will review plans, prepare field reports, and ensure compliance with state and local codes in a dynamic project environment.

The role involves mentoring junior inspectors, assisting with project budgets and timelines, and supporting business development activities related to code inspections across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of code compliance inspection experience preferred.
• At least one ICC certification (B2, M2, P2, E2) and ability to obtain NC Building Inspector Level I within 90 days of hire.
• Level II certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• If driving for ECS, a valid driver's license is required.

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.
• Manage code compliance projects including reviewing plans, providing technical support, inspections, monitoring budgets and timelines, proposal prep, and site meetings.
• Mentor and train other building inspectors as needed.
• Assist with management of P&L, marketing, and client development related to code inspections.

Skills

Code compliance inspection

Inspecting & reporting

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ICC Certification (B2, M2, P2, E2)

NC Building Inspector Level I (within 90 days)

NC Building Inspector Level II preferred

Valid drivers license

Job description

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) and the ability to obtain NC Code Officials Qualification Board Building Inspector, Level I within 90 days of hire
• NC Code Officials Qualifications Board Building Inspector, Level 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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.