Senior Mechanical Engineer - Code Compliance

ECS is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Project Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Charlottesville, VA. This senior-level role is ideal for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in commercial code compliance inspections, mechanical systems, and plan review who is looking to lead complex projects, mentor junior inspectors, and serve as a technical resource for both clients and internal teams.

This position offers a mix of project management, technical oversight, client interaction, and field and office responsibilities supporting a variety of public and private sector projects throughout the region.

• Lead the senior project management of code compliance projects, including reviewing plans, providing technical support, conducting inspections, completing field reports, monitoring project performance and budget, proposal preparation, and attending project site meetings to resolve technical and administrative issues.
• Mentor and train other less experienced building inspectors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in code compliance matters and participate in local jurisdictional building code/industry activities.
• Manage code compliance inspection projects as a project manager and senior reviewer using our electronic reporting system; provide field oversight for higher classification inspections where inspectors may not hold ICC certification.
• Support marketing of code compliance consulting services to the public sector, client development, proposal preparation, invoicing, and preparation and review of final reports.

• BS 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

• Nationwide Building Science & Infrastructure Consulting practice with opportunities for collaboration across the country
• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
• ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And more

Collaborate, Focus & Lead

ECS was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. We are an employee-owned company with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast.