Special Inspections Engineer

Prince William County; Woodbridge (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Pension

401a and 457 plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Optional Health Plans

Optional Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Special Inspections Engineer to work on residential and commercial construction with a strong structural engineering component. The role blends office and field work, including reviewing drawings, reports, and ensuring public safety on site.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least one year of related experience, with telework possible 1–2 days per week after probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of related experience.
• Preference for MS Office, CAD, and engineering software.
• Experience with code enforcement and inspections is valued.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings and engineering reports, and communicate with internal and external customers to ensure public safety.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections on active construction sites to ensure work aligns with approved plans and codes.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and 3rd party inspectors to ensure code compliance and safety.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical issue resolution

Customer service

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Engineering software

Job description

Interested in a $3,000 signing bonus and an exciting engineering role? Are you a self‑motivated engineer who seeks continual learning, communicates clearly, listens effectively, and provides strong guidance and solutions? Are you skilled at listening to customers? Do you want scheduled flexibility and freedom to create better, safer building solutions in a supportive, growth‑focused culture? If so, keep reading…

The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, is seeking to fill a full‑time position as a Special Inspections Engineer to work on both residential and commercial construction projects that have a significant structural engineering component.

We are looking for a high performing, trustworthy employee who possesses the ability to provide technical information to people with varying technical backgrounds.

Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision.

We are a continuous learning organization, providing no‑cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; flexible work scheduling, VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans.

Skills

• Inspiring and being a part of a successful team, a mixture of field and office work
• Resolving complex technical and process issues
• Helping people and providing superior customer service

About This Role

This job is a mix of office and field work. The office portion of the job requires reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports, and communicating with both internal and external customers to ensure public safety in the facilities under construction. The field portion of the work includes visits to active construction sites to conduct quality assurance inspections. These inspections ensure that work is progressing in accordance with the approved plans, building code requirements, and County policies and procedures. Communication with the contractors, engineers, and 3rd party inspectors is critical to ensuring construction code compliance and safety.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of related experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector, and/or code enforcement inspector.

Preferences

• 1 year of engineering experience
• Skill using MS Office and occasionally structural and geotechnical engineering software and CAD
• Experience with computer data entry to prepare, maintain, and update reports under different formats
• Experience applying code knowledge in order to perform quality control reviews
• Experience in scheduling maintenance and inspections prior to building inspections

Work Schedule: This position works a standard Monday‑Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.

This position can telework 1‑2 days per week after an initial probationary period of 6‑months.

Special Requirements

Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development as a Commercial Building Inspector within 18 months of employment, in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Must become certified as a Residential Building Inspector within 36 months of employment in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must pass a DMV records check.

Hiring Range: $74,217 - $84,460

We Also Offer Great Benefits Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.