Building Code Review Junior Structural Engineer

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

College graduate with a major in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent to conduct interdisciplinary inspections throughout all phases of construction to verify compliance with codes and related regulations during construction. Knowledge of work covered by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and its referenced standards ASCE-7 and other related structural design standards and structural aspects associated with the Virginia Statewide Fire Code for new construction renovations and repairs of educational commercial industrial one- and two-family dwellings and other structures to assure compliance during inspections. Also conduct interdisciplinary reviews of plans and documents at a nationally recognized research university. Evaluate proposed alternative designs to determine whether equivalent measures are provided. Analysis and decisions require engineering and constructability expertise as they affect life safety. The work shall be performed in a complex and fast-paced setting requiring professional expertise attention to details and client assistance. Other related duties as required under the supervision of the University Building Official.

Required Qualifications

- Degree from an accredited college or university in Structural or Civil Engineering.
- The ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer as defined by the Code of Virginia and required by the Universitys management agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Must have or be capable of acquiring VA DHCD certification as a commercial building inspector within 18 months of employment.
- Must have or be capable of acquiring VA DHCD certification as a commercial building plans examiner and in one additional commercial trade inspector classifications (Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Fire Protection) within 36 months of employment.
- Working knowledge of the application of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes (Accessibility Fire Protection Electrical etc) and related standards.
- Must have the ability to resolve issues in an amicable manner and promote a team approach to problem solving. Organizational skills to work in a fast paced and multitasking environment with variable priorities in required.
- Must be able to travel to and from work sites and perform on-site inspections. Site inspections require bending climbing pushing/pulling reaching lifting standing walking and moving and handling up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to maneuver in small spaces and walk and perform work tasks on uneven surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications

- Have experience in complex calculations and evaluations of structural systems engineering/architectural principles and practices of design construction and inspection processes for large and small projects.
- VA DHCD Certified Building Official.
- Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering
- Specialization in structural design

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$80000-$90000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Review Date

October 9 2025

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
This is a full-time calendar year restricted appointment which may be renewed annually. However there is no presumption of renewal for this appointment. Continuation of this appointment even during the initial year is subject to the availability of funds the need for services and satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job DescriptionCollege graduate with a major in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent to conduct interdisciplinary inspections throughout all phases of construction to verify compliance with codes and related regulations during construction. Knowledge of work co...