Electrical Engineer - Plan Review

Responsibilities

IBTS has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer - Plan Review for projects nationwide. This is a REMOTE position. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Examining residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with adopted electrical codes. 
• Attending meetings (mostly virtual meetings) with municipal officials, residents, engineers, architects, and design professionals. 
• Ensuring all plan reviews are completed as committed to the customer and documentation is accurately maintained. 
• Ensuring plan reviews are performed in accordance with the standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations adopted/established by the municipality. 
• Consistent demonstration of effective time management, organization, attention to detail, and people skills. 
• Performing a variety of duties requiring the use of independent judgment and technical knowledge. 
• Interfacing with representatives from each client jurisdiction.

Additional responsibilities are outlined below:

Plans Examining

• Perform the full range of electrical reviews under IRC or IBC codes.  Identify and address areas of plan non-compliance. Enter plan review results in the appropriate software.
• Ensure customer commitments and company goals for plan review turnaround times are consistently met or exceeded.

Customer/Community Relationships

• Be available, responsive, knowledgeable, and cordial to customer and client requests for information. Answer electrical code-related questions from builders, developers, jurisdictions, and the general public.
• Maintain positive relationships with Town/City Hall Personnel and IBTS staff.  
• Work and coordinate with plan review manager and plan examiners of other disciplines to ensure the quality and integrity of the overall plan review deliverables.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for improvement in office operations, customer service level, and employee efficiency, and implement changes with the approval of Plan Review Service Manager.
• Suggest/recommend procedures and processes to improve plan review operations.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years of experience in electrical engineering or plan review services within a municipal setting
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in architecture, engineering, or construction from colleges
• Need to pass ICC Electrical Plan Examiner test (E3 test) in 6 months after the hiring
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must possess working knowledge of local building code regulations, policies, procedures, and terminology used within the work environment.
• Must be able to positively interact with the other team members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and different clientele.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
• Working knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Basic knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and any particular terminology required by the position. 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a diverse group of customers.
• Good attention to detail.
• Self-directed and self-motivated.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable/Continuous Learner
• Reliable/Dependable
• Collaborative/Team Contributor

Physical Demands

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Extended periods of desk and computer work.
• Adequate hearing and vision for reviewing detailed information.

Company Overview

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees. 

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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