Description:

Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards.

Subsidiary Summary: ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is the industry leader in performing technical evaluations of building products, materials and systems for code compliance. This includes our testing services and product certification.

Position Summary: Performs 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.

Essential Functions:

Evaluates 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 draft reports regarding the code compliance of products.
Provides expert assistance to building departments throughout the United States.
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.
Willing to evaluate products such as, but not limited to, glass guardrails, structural insulated panels, metal composite panels, magnesium oxide boards, plastic sheathing, plastic composite decking, along with other materials besides your basic steel, concrete, and wood products.

Requirements:

Essential Skills and Education/Experience:

University degree in civil or structural engineering.
Professional registration/license to practice engineering.
Career-level proficiency in at least one engineering specialty, and foundation-level proficiency in at least one additional specialty.
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.
Experience with modern design and construction methods and materials.
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 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 technical expertise.
Proficient in seismic design would be considered a plus.
Experience with product testing in general would be considered a plus.
Experience with fire testing would be considered a plus. If one has extensive fire testing experience, consideration would be given to one with a mechanical, civil, or structural engineering degree.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk
Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies
Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents)
Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials
Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone
May need to climb stairs in multi-level office building

Environmental Conditions:

Indoor Office Environment
Must be able to work in standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control

Disclaimer:

This description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as business needs require.

International Code Council 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.

International Code Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities. #LI-Onsite

Compensation details: 100000-115000 Yearly Salary

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INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC

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