Plan Review Engineer (Structural Plan Engineer) - George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: Office of the University Building Official
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax
Telework Friendly: Yes
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Office of the University Building Official is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and for establishing accessibility standards as they relate to buildings and structures on University property. The Office acts as the Authority Having Jurisdiction "AHJ" with code enforcement, reviews and approves plans and specifications, grants modifications, provides inspections and issues Certificate of Occupancy permits. The Office may delegate inspection and enforcement duties to the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) and other state agencies having needed expertise.
About the Position:
This Licensed Professional Structural Engineer performs interdisciplinary reviews of plans and documents for large multifaceted structures at nationally recognized research university. Performs complex engineering and constructability analysis related to work covered by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and its referenced standards, ASCE 7 and other related structural design standards, other referenced standards, Virginia Statewide Fire Code, and GMU Design Standards for new construction, renovations, and repairs of educational, commercial, industrial, one and two family dwellings, and other structures to assure compliance with the code and related regulations prior to permit issuance. Conducts interdisciplinary inspections throughout all phases of construction to verify compliance with codes and related regulations during construction. Evaluates proposed alternative designs to determine whether equivalent measures are provided. Level and nature of analyses and decisions require engineering and constructability expertise, as they affect life safety. The work is performed in a complex and fast-paced setting requiring professional expertise, attention to details, and client assistance. Other related duties as required may be performed under the supervision of the University Building Official.
Responsibilities:
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax
Telework Friendly: Yes
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Office of the University Building Official is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and for establishing accessibility standards as they relate to buildings and structures on University property. The Office acts as the Authority Having Jurisdiction "AHJ" with code enforcement, reviews and approves plans and specifications, grants modifications, provides inspections and issues Certificate of Occupancy permits. The Office may delegate inspection and enforcement duties to the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) and other state agencies having needed expertise.
About the Position:
This Licensed Professional Structural Engineer performs interdisciplinary reviews of plans and documents for large multifaceted structures at nationally recognized research university. Performs complex engineering and constructability analysis related to work covered by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and its referenced standards, ASCE 7 and other related structural design standards, other referenced standards, Virginia Statewide Fire Code, and GMU Design Standards for new construction, renovations, and repairs of educational, commercial, industrial, one and two family dwellings, and other structures to assure compliance with the code and related regulations prior to permit issuance. Conducts interdisciplinary inspections throughout all phases of construction to verify compliance with codes and related regulations during construction. Evaluates proposed alternative designs to determine whether equivalent measures are provided. Level and nature of analyses and decisions require engineering and constructability expertise, as they affect life safety. The work is performed in a complex and fast-paced setting requiring professional expertise, attention to details, and client assistance. Other related duties as required may be performed under the supervision of the University Building Official.
Responsibilities:
- Review plans of new construction, renovation, and repairs of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings and other structures at the various design stages beginning no later than the preliminary design phase and provide code analysis of compliance. The review shall include written comments provided to Project Managers and others for resolution or response. Evaluate alternative designs using accepted engineering practices. The review shall verify compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and its referenced standards, ASCE 7 and other structural standards related to seismic design, live loads, and other structural related referenced standards, the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and the GMU Design Standards;
- Perform interdisciplinary inspections of new construction, renovation, and repairs of buildings and other structures to verify materials, footings, foundations, framing, insulation, electrical, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, accessibility and final inspections. Ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. Ensure construction is in compliance with the approved construction documents and drawings. Inspections include a report to Project Managers and responsible parties for information or action as necessary;
- Perform review of special inspection reports and alternative construction product submissions for acceptance and record;
- Assist in training for new staff and other University personnel in code related issues;
- Coordinate with other staff and agencies to ensure reviews and inspections are done efficiency, correctly, and timely to maintain costs and schedules;
- Process Building Permits: Provide oversight on assigned projects to ensure permits are properly issued, reviews are completed, and inspections are conducted to result in a certificate of occupancy;
- Provide updates for the university Design Information Manual and develops technical requirements for structural systems design;
- Serve on University committees for developing university design and construction standards, process improvements, etc.;
- Assist in the training and development of other staff members in cod
Source : George Mason University