Senior Mechanical Engineer - Code Compliance

Engineering Consulting Service; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Service is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Project Manager in Chantilly, VA to join their Building Science + Infrastructure team. This senior role is perfect for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in code compliance inspections and project management.

The successful candidate will lead complex projects, mentor junior inspectors, and interact with clients while supporting a variety of public and private sector projects. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, technical oversight, and marketing of services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in code compliance inspection.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• DHCD & ICC Certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior project management of code compliance projects.
• Mentor and train junior building inspectors.
• Provide technical support and conduct inspections.

Skills

Project management

Code compliance inspection

Mechanical systems expertise

Client interaction

Mentoring and training

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Project Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA. This senior-level role is ideal for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in commercial code compliance inspections, mechanical systems, and plan review who is looking to lead complex projects, mentor junior inspectors, and serve as a technical resource for both clients and internal teams. This position offers a mix of project management, technical oversight, client interaction, and field and office responsibilities supporting a variety of public and private sector projects throughout the region.

What You’ll Do:

• Senior project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, daily review or completion of field reports, monitoring project process for performance and budgetary conditions, proposal preparation, as well as attending project site meetings and assisting with the resolution to technical and administrative problems.
• Mentor and train other less experienced building inspectors.
• Subject matter expert in code compliance matters and active in local jurisdictional building code/industry activities.
• General project management of code compliance inspection projects as a project manager and senior reviewer using our electronic reporting system, including mentoring and field oversight of code compliance inspectors for higher classification inspections for which the inspectors may not have the ICC certification.
• Marketing of code compliance consulting services to the public sector, client development, proposal preparation, invoicing, and project related field and office work including preparation and review of final reports.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required
• 10+ years of related experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and/or plan review
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months; Mechanical PE strongly preferred
• DHCD & ICC Certifications are strongly preferred. If not current, ability to achieve certification within 1 year is required

EEO Statement

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.