Interested in a $3,000 signing bonus and an exciting engineering role? Are you a self-motivated engineer who seeks continual learning, communicates clearly, listens effectively, and provides strong guidance and solutions? Do you excel at listening to customers? Do you want scheduled flexibility and freedom to create better, safer building solutions in a supportive, growth-focused culture? If so, keep reading…
The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, is seeking a full-time Special Inspections Engineer to support both residential and commercial construction projects with significant structural engineering components. We are seeking a high-performing, dependable professional who can effectively communicate technical information to audiences with diverse levels of expertise.Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; flexible work scheduling, VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans.
If you are motivated by the following, bring your strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to a team that prioritizes quality service, integrity, and accountability—where you can make a meaningful impact as a public servant:
- 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.
About This Role:
This job is a mix of office and field work.
The office component of this role involves reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports, as well as coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure public safety in completed facilities. The field component includes visiting active construction sites to perform quality assurance inspections. These inspections ensure 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 is essential to ensuring code compliance and construction safety.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of relevant experience, such as work as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, or code enforcement inspector.
Preferences:
- 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.
Work Schedule:This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.
This position has the ability to telework 1-2 days per week after an initial probationary period of 6-months.
Special Requirements:
- 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.
Hiring Range: $74,217 - $82,000
We also offer great benefits including:
- 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 with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click herePSLFfor additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, clickhere
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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