Staff Engineer: Code Compliance & Product Evaluation

ICC | International Code Council; Springdale (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ICC | International Code Council in Alabama is seeking a technically skilled engineer to assess code compliance of building products, develop ICC-ES acceptance criteria, and draft evaluation reports. You will advise U.S. building departments and participate in ICC-ES hearings.

Travel to conferences and meetings is expected. A civil/structural engineering degree with licensure and 5+ years' experience is required, with broad product testing exposure.

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 construction, building code development/enforcement, or product testing.
• Experience with modern design and construction methods and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to work in a team to deliver professional services.
• Knowledge of codes and design standards.
• Knowledge of test standards and methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality control processes for manufacturing building products.
• Contributes to development through membership in technical organizations (ASTM, ACI, UL, etc.).
• Membership on a standards-writing organization technical committee.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Leads by example with technical expertise.
• Seismic design proficiency is a plus.
• Product testing experience is a plus.
• Fire testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates test reports, calculations, and data from applicants.
• Develops technical criteria for accepting innovative building products.
• Prepares correspondence and draft reports on code compliance.
• Provides expert assistance to building departments nationwide.
• Participates in ICC-ES Evaluation Committee hearings.
• Represents ICC-ES at meetings with government and industry.
• Keeps abreast of developments in building construction.
• Travels to conferences, meetings, and events as needed.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• Willing to evaluate various building products beyond basic materials.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Codes & standards knowledge

Test standards knowledge

Quality control

Seismic design (plus)

Product testing (plus)

Education

Civil or structural engineering degree

Job description

ICC | International Code Council in Alabama is seeking a technically skilled engineer to assess code compliance of building products, develop ICC-ES acceptance criteria, and draft evaluation reports. You will advise U.S. building departments and participate in ICC-ES hearings.

Travel to conferences and meetings is expected. A civil/structural engineering degree with licensure and 5+ years' experience is required, with broad product testing exposure.