Senior Mechanical Engineer - Code Compliance

ECS Group of Companies; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Project Manager to join their team in Charlottesville, VA. In this role, you'll manage code compliance inspection projects, mentor junior inspectors, and provide technical support for public and private sector projects.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and has over 10 years of related experience. This position offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a supportive work environment focused on collaboration and learning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• DHCD & ICC Certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management of code compliance projects.
• Mentor and train less experienced building inspectors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in code compliance matters.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Code Compliance Inspection

Project Management

Technical Support

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ECS is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Project Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Charlottesville, 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

• Lead the senior project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, completing field reports, monitoring project performance and budget, proposal preparation, and attending project site meetings to resolve technical and administrative issues.
• Mentor and train other less experienced building inspectors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in code compliance matters and participate in local jurisdictional building code/industry activities.
• Manage code compliance inspection projects as a project manager and senior reviewer using our electronic reporting system; provide field oversight for higher classification inspections where inspectors may not hold ICC certification.
• Support marketing of code compliance consulting services to the public sector, client development, proposal preparation, invoicing, and preparation and review of final reports.

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

Why Join ECS?

• Nationwide Building Science & Infrastructure Consulting practice with opportunities for collaboration across the country
• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
• ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And more

ECS Core Values

Collaborate, Focus & Lead

ECS was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. We are an employee-owned company with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast.