Staff Engineer, Code-Compliance Evaluations (Civil/Structural)

ICC Evaluation Service, LLC.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) seeks a civil/structural engineer to perform code compliance evaluations of building products, develop acceptance criteria, and write evaluation reports. You will assist building departments nationwide and may attend ICC-ES hearings.

The role requires a civil/structural engineering degree, PE license, and at least five years in construction or code-related work. Travel for meetings and conferences will be required.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Professional registration/license to practice engineering.
• Career-level proficiency in at least one engineering specialty, and foundation-level proficiency in at least one additional specialty.
• At least five years of experience in the construction industry, building code development or enforcement, or product testing.
• Experience with modern design and construction methods and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver professional services.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the codes and design standards.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of test standards and methodologies.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of quality control processes for the manufacture of building products.
• Contributes to development through membership in relevant technical organizations such as ASTM, ACI, UL, etc.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate test reports, calculations, and other technical data submitted by evaluation-report applicants.
• Develop technical criteria for the acceptance of innovative building products and methods.
• Prepare correspondence and draft reports regarding code compliance of products.
• Provide expert assistance to building departments throughout the United States.
• Participate in ICC-ES Evaluation Committee hearings.
• Represent ICC-ES on matters of interest at meetings with government and industry representatives.
• Keep abreast of developments in codes and compliance building field.
• Travel as necessary to attend conferences, meetings, speaking engagements, and other functions.
• Evaluate products such as glass guardrails, SIPs, metal composite panels, Magnesium oxide boards, plastics, steel, concrete, and wood.

Skills

Civil engineering

Professional engineering license

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Professional engineering license

Job description

ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) seeks a civil/structural engineer to perform code compliance evaluations of building products, develop acceptance criteria, and write evaluation reports. You will assist building departments nationwide and may attend ICC-ES hearings.

The role requires a civil/structural engineering degree, PE license, and at least five years in construction or code-related work. Travel for meetings and conferences will be required.