Senior Mechanical Engineer - Code Compliance

ECS Group of Companies; Fredericksburg (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

Employee Stock Ownership program

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Project Manager to lead code compliance projects in Fredericksburg, VA. This senior-level role is perfect for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in code compliance inspections and project management.

As part of a collaborative team, you will mentor junior inspectors and drive technical excellence in compliance. ECS offers competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in code compliance inspection.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• DHCD & ICC Certifications preferred; ability to achieve within 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Manage code compliance projects and review plans.
• Conduct inspections and prepare field reports.
• Mentor junior inspectors and provide technical support.

Skills

Code compliance inspections

Mechanical systems

Plan review

Project management

Mentoring

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 Fredericksburg, 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

• This position involves the 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.
• In this position you will be expected to mentor and train other less experienced building inspectors.
• The Senior Code Compliance Project Manager is expected to be a subject matter expert in code compliance matters and shall be active in local jurisdictional building code/industry activities.
• Additional duties will include the general project management of code compliance inspection projects as a project manager and senior reviewer using our electronic reporting system. This includes mentoring and field oversight of code compliance inspectors for higher classification inspections for which the inspectors may not have the ICC certification.
• Other duties include 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.

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 made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.