Special Inspections Engineer
About The Position
The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, is seeking to fill a full-time position as a Special Inspections Engineer to work on both residential and commercial construction projects that have a significant structural engineering component. This role involves reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports, communicating with internal and external customers to ensure public safety, and conducting quality assurance inspections at active construction sites. The goal is to ensure work progresses in accordance with approved plans, building code requirements, and County policies and procedures. Communication with contractors, engineers, and 3rd party inspectors is critical for construction code compliance and safety. This is a growth-focused role within a supportive culture, offering scheduled flexibility and the opportunity to create safer building solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 1 year of related experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector, and/or code enforcement inspector.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must pass a DMV records check
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of engineering experience
- Skill 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 in scheduling maintenance and inspections prior to building inspections
Responsibilities
- Reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports.
- Communicating with internal and external customers to ensure public safety in facilities under construction.
- Conducting quality assurance inspections at active construction sites.
- Ensuring work progresses in accordance with approved plans, building code requirements, and County policies and procedures.
- Communicating with contractors, engineers, and 3rd party inspectors to ensure construction code compliance and safety.
Benefits
- Signing bonus
- Scheduled flexibility
- No-cost access to training and career development opportunities
- Comprehensive, affordable health care options
- Generous leave accrual
- Paid holidays
- Paid personal days
- Flexible work scheduling
- VA State Retirement
- 401 and 457 investment plans
- 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 qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
