Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community seeking a full-time Special Inspections Engineer to support residential and commercial construction projects. The role involves a mix of office and field work, including reviewing construction drawings and performing quality assurance inspections on active construction sites to ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to and inspiring a successful team in a role that blends field and office work
- Tackling complex technical and process challenges
- Assisting others and delivering exceptional customer service
- Reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure public safety in completed facilities
- Visiting active construction sites to perform quality assurance inspections
- Ensuring work is progressing according to the approved plans, building code requirements and County policy and procedures
- Effective communication with contractors, engineers, and third-party inspectors to ensure code compliance and construction safety
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 1 year of relevant experience, such as work as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, or code enforcement inspector
- Must be certified as an E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) within 18 months of employment
- 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
- 1 year 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 in order to perform quality control reviews
- Experience scheduling maintenance and inspections prior to building inspections
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
Prince William County offers information about William County for travelers and residents alike. It was founded in 1731, and is headquartered in Dale City, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.pwcva.gov.