Electrical Engineer - Plan Review

Institute for Building Technology and Safety•Ashburn, VA

8d•Remote

About The Position

IBTS has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer - Plan Review for projects nationwide. This is a REMOTE position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Examining residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with adopted electrical codes. Attending meetings (mostly virtual meetings) with municipal officials, residents, engineers, architects, and design professionals. Ensuring all plan reviews are completed as committed to the customer and documentation is accurately maintained. Ensuring plan reviews are performed in accordance with the standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations adopted/established by the municipality. Consistent demonstration of effective time management, organization, attention to detail, and people skills. Performing a variety of duties requiring the use of independent judgment and technical knowledge. Interfacing with representatives from each client jurisdiction. Additional responsibilities are outlined below: Plans Examining Perform the full range of electrical reviews under IRC or IBC codes. Identify and address areas of plan non-compliance. Enter plan review results in the appropriate software. Ensure customer commitments and company goals for plan review turnaround times are consistently met or exceeded. Customer/Community Relationships Be available, responsive, knowledgeable, and cordial to customer and client requests for information. Answer electrical code-related questions from builders, developers, jurisdictions, and the general public. Maintain positive relationships with Town/City Hall Personnel and IBTS staff. Work and coordinate with plan review manager and plan examiners of other disciplines to ensure the quality and integrity of the overall plan review deliverables. Continuous Improvement Identify areas for improvement in office operations, customer service level, and employee efficiency, and implement changes with the approval of Plan Review Service Manager. Suggest/recommend procedures and processes to improve plan review operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in electrical engineering or plan review services within a municipal setting
Need to pass ICC Electrical Plan Examiner test (E3 test) in 6 months after the hiring
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Must possess working knowledge of local building code regulations, policies, procedures, and terminology used within the work environment.
Must be able to positively interact with the other team members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and different clientele.
Basic computer skills.
Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
Working knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Basic knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and any particular terminology required by the position.
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a diverse group of customers.
Good attention to detail.
Self-directed and self-motivated.
Strong Work Ethic
Teachable/Continuous Learner
Reliable/Dependable
Collaborative/Team Contributor
Extended periods of desk and computer work.
Adequate hearing and vision for reviewing detailed information.

Nice To Haves

Licensed professional engineer (PE) preferred
Bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in architecture, engineering, or construction from colleges

Responsibilities

Examining residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with adopted electrical codes.
Attending meetings (mostly virtual meetings) with municipal officials, residents, engineers, architects, and design professionals.
Ensuring all plan reviews are completed as committed to the customer and documentation is accurately maintained.
Ensuring plan reviews are performed in accordance with the standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations adopted/established by the municipality.
Consistent demonstration of effective time management, organization, attention to detail, and people skills.
Performing a variety of duties requiring the use of independent judgment and technical knowledge.
Interfacing with representatives from each client jurisdiction.
Perform the full range of electrical reviews under IRC or IBC codes.
Identify and address areas of plan non-compliance.
Enter plan review results in the appropriate software.
Ensure customer commitments and company goals for plan review turnaround times are consistently met or exceeded.
Be available, responsive, knowledgeable, and cordial to customer and client requests for information.
Answer electrical code-related questions from builders, developers, jurisdictions, and the general public.
Maintain positive relationships with Town/City Hall Personnel and IBTS staff.
Work and coordinate with plan review manager and plan examiners of other disciplines to ensure the quality and integrity of the overall plan review deliverables.
Identify areas for improvement in office operations, customer service level, and employee efficiency, and implement changes with the approval of Plan Review Service Manager.
Suggest/recommend procedures and processes to improve plan review operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.