Special Inspections Senior Engineer

Prince William County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Treasury?

401a and 457 plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Special Inspections Senior Engineer to work on residential and commercial construction with a strong structural component. The role blends office review of drawings with field site visits to verify compliance and safety under the Virginia building code.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering with 2+ years of related experience, plus certification goals including EIT and Virginia inspector designations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector, and/or code enforcement inspector.
• 3–4 years of engineering experience
• Experience with 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 to perform quality control reviews
• Experience in scheduling maintenance and inspections prior to building inspections

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings and engineering reports and communicate with customers to ensure public safety.
• Perform on-site site visits to determine compliance with approved plans.
• Provide quality assurance to ensure construction and testing meet building codes and approved plans.

Skills

Engineering background

MS Office

CAD

Structural software

Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Structural software

Geotechnical software

Job description

Introduction

Are you interested in being eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $ 3,000 for an amazing engineering opportunity? Are you a self-motivated engineer looking to continually expand your knowledge base? Are you able to confidently communicate expectations and rationales? Are you skilled at actively listening to customers, understanding their needs, and providing guidance and implementing solutions? Are you looking for work schedule freedom and the ability to create new, better solutions to ensure building safety, in a positive culture and work environment that encourages and supports Professional growth? If so, keep reading...

The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, is seeking to fill a full-time Special Inspections Senior Engineer position to work on both residential and commercial construction projects with a significant structural engineering component. We are looking for a high-performing, trustworthy employee who can provide technical information to people with varying technical backgrounds.

Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Prince William County 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

If you value and enjoy the following, put your excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to great use and join a team that values quality service, integrity, and accountability in an organization where you can make a difference in the community by being a public servant:

• 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

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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 site visits to active construction sites to determine whether construction is being carried out in accordance with the approved plans. Our role is to perform quality assurance to ensure that the construction and testing comply with the building code and the approved plans. This is accomplished by on-site communication with the contractors, engineers, owners, and citizens.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector, and/or code enforcement inspector.

Preferences

• 3 – 4 years of engineering experience
• Skills 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 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.

Special Requirements

• Must be certified as an E.I.T. (Engineer in Training)
• 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

Starting Salary Range

$76,069.50 - $94,605.76

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.

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.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees