Senior Mechanical Engineer - Code Compliance

About the role

The Senior Code Compliance Project Manager will lead complex projects, mentor junior inspectors, and serve as a technical resource for clients and internal teams. This role involves project management, technical oversight, client interaction, and field and office responsibilities supporting a variety of public and private sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Senior-level project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, daily review or completion of field reports, monitoring project process for performance and budgetary conditions, proposal preparation, attending project site meetings, and assisting with the resolution of technical and administrative problems.
• Mentor and train other less experienced building inspectors.
• General project management of code compliance inspection projects as a project manager and senior reviewer using our electronic reporting system.
• Mentor and field oversight of code compliance inspectors for higher classification inspections for which the inspectors may not have the ICC certification.
• Marketing of code compliance consulting services to the public sector, client development, proposal preparation, invoicing, and project related field and office work including preparation and review of final reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of related experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and/or plan review.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months; Mechanical PE strongly preferred.
• DHCD & ICC Certifications are strongly preferred. If not current, ability to achieve certification within 1 year is required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial code compliance inspections, mechanical systems, and plan review.
• Experience leading complex projects and mentoring junior staff.
• Technical expertise in code compliance matters.
• Ability to actively participate in local jurisdictional building code/industry activities.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and regulations.

Benefits

Includes competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as a 401(k) with up to 4% match, tuition assistance program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.