Hybrid Staff Engineer bei INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC

Description

ICC-ES Staff Engineers report directly to the Engineering Supervisor and perform duties of a technical and often complex nature, including determining the code compliance of building products, materials, and methods; developing ICC-ES acceptance criteria; and writing ICC-ES evaluation reports. Staff Engineers work with clients and building officials, as needed, to complete evaluation of submitted technical data and produce evaluation reports. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Evaluate test reports, calculations, and other technical data submitted by evaluation-report applicants.
• Develops technical criteria for the acceptance of innovative building products, materials, and methods that are alternatives to what may be specified in the building code.
• Prepares correspondence and drafts evaluation reports regarding product code compliance.
• Provides expert assistance to building departments .
• Participates in ICC-ES Evaluation Committee hearings.
• Represents ICC-ES on matters of interest at meetings of technical bodies and at meetings with representatives of government and industry.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the building construction field.  
• Travels as necessary to attend conferences, meetings, speaking engagements, and other functions.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Education / Experience:

• A university degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering is preferred.
• Professional registration/license to practice engineering
• Career-level proficiency in seismic design and foundation-level proficiency in structural design or product testing.
• At least five years of experience in the construction industry, building code development or enforcement, or product testing; or equivalent experience as determined by ICC-ES.
• Working knowledge of National Building Code of Canada (NBC)
• Experience with structural design and construction methods and materials.

Preferred indications of competence to fill the position:

• Basic knowledge of materials, tools, and methods used in construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver professional services.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the codes and design standards.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of test standards and methodologies.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of quality control processes for the manufacture of building products.
• Contributes to development through membership in relevant technical organizations such as CSI, ASTM, ACI, UL, etc.
• Contributes to development through membership on a technical committee of a standards-writing organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Leads by example, establishing his or her technical expertise.