Staff Engineer- Canadian Building Codes

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.

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. ( #LI-Remote)

ICC Family of Solutions offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with generous company match immediately vested, company paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additional voluntary benefit offerings are available such as critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance. 

ICC considers its employees to be its most valuable resource and the driving force behind ongoing growth and innovation. To foster this belief, the company provides programs that encourage professional development, support advancement opportunities from within, and acknowledge outstanding achievements.