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Howard County Government · 2 weeks ago

Commercial Plan Review Engineer (Engineering Specialist III) - Inspections, Licenses & Permits

Ellicott City, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $124K/yr

4+ years exp

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, recognized for its excellence in operations. The Commercial Plan Review Engineer will advise and assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against various hazards, reviewing plans and designs for compliance with applicable codes and standards.

CommunitiesNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Makes studies of industrial, mercantile, and public buildings, homes and other property before and after construction, usage or contents of buildings, water supplies and water delivery, and egress facilities

Reviews preliminary and final plans and drawings to ensure conformance with sound engineering practices and applicable codes, regulations and specifications; presents recommendations and comments to internal review board; writes letters with composite recommendations and comments to developer; meets with architects, engineers and developers to discuss recommendations and solutions to problems; approves amended plans

Designs or recommends materials or equipment such as protection of structural components, means of egress, building area calculations, construction types, and occupancy classification

Represents department at public hearings, meetings and conferences as assigned; maintains liaison with contractors, consultants and representatives of County, State, regional and Federal agencies; answers public inquiries, receives and acts on citizen complaints and suggestions

Energy code has become very complex must have an understanding and knowledge of all methods of compliance in the Energy Code. An understanding of how these components are addressed within different programing methods used to show compliance

Evaluates adequacy of laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting building construction or fire safety; prepares reports, evaluations and comments on impact of legislation, development plans and on the actions of the department; carries out special engineering projects and submits recommendations for alternative courses and solutions to problems

Advises and plans for prevention of destruction by fire, wind, water, or other causes of damage

Review alternative compliance methods such as performance-based designs to ensure the basic code principals are maintained when architects and engineers propose an alternative method of compliance

Reviews building and other construction plans for completeness and accuracy. Examines individual plan components to ensure that all code mandated items are included

Reviews complex architectural and engineering drawings and calculations for compliance with adopted codes

Interprets legal requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, engineers, craft workers, architects, and the general public

Determines square footage calculations to determine permit fees; makes recommendations regarding fee structure and revenue generated

Approves or disapproves construction documents deviating from code requirements; has Plan Review signatory authority for a variety of building, electrical, plumbing and other types of construction; notes instances of noncompliance on plans and documents corrective action necessary; suggests modifications to bring the plans into compliance. Approves and signs plans meeting code requirements

Inspects construction projects to resolve problems of a complex nature; requests inspections be made by the Inspection & Enforcement Division; provides assistance and interpretation to field inspectors and supervisors in order to resolve problems and questions encountered on site; advises other Department personnel on related matters

Reviews building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, energy life safety and related codes on a regular basis; writes code amendments and prepares amendments for submission and adoption by the County Council

Respond to complaints concerning code violations or requests for code exemptions

Qualification

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)International Code Council certificationConstruction codes knowledgeEnergy systems designArchitectural plan reviewProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture and four (4) years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Registered Professional Engineering (PE)

Preferred

Considerable familiarity with construction codes and standards

Knowledge of design of energy systems and building envelopes

International Code Council certification

Maryland Building Officials Association (MBOA), or other professional organization, membership

Master's Degree in Engineering

Benefits

Medical insurance plans

Dental insurance plans

Optional life insurance

Dependent life insurance

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary

Accidental death and dismemberment coverage

Annual and Disability Leaves

6 personal leave days each calendar year

Holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day

Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave

Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees

457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS

DISABILITY LEAVE BANK

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS

CREDIT UNION

Company

Howard County Government

Strengthening core priorities such as public safety and education, finding efficiencies within government, exercising sound fiscal management, protecting our environment, and creating a healthier and more vibrant community.

Founded in 1990

Columbia, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees