Building Code Engineer | Code Consultant – Remote Possible

About the Role  

You join a national consultancy that supports architects, developers, insurers, and public agencies across the U.S. The practice synthesizes code expertise, design intuition, and risk analytics. Work from any U.S. time zone or collaborate on-site with marquee project teams—your choice. Expect a steady flow of complex occupancies: life-science labs, mixed-use towers, adaptive re-use, mission-critical facilities. Your insight will streamline permits, secure variances, and keep projects on schedule.

Responsibilities  

- Interpret IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC, and accessibility provisions with precision.  

- Conduct full-cycle code compliance plan reviews for commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise projects.  

- Draft alternative means & methods narratives—defensible and data-driven.  

- Prepare due-diligence reports for acquisitions, mergers, and insurance underwriting.  

- Advise architects, developers, and investors on occupancy strategy and egress solutions.  

- Represent project teams in negotiations with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).  

- Track code amendments across U.S. jurisdictions; update internal knowledge base.  

- Mentor junior examiners and deliver in-house training sessions.  

Qualifications  

- Bachelor’s in Architecture, Civil, Structural, Fire Protection, or related engineering discipline.  

- 7+ years as Plans Examiner, Building Official, or Code Consultant.  

- Expert command of ICC family of codes; working grasp of NFPA 101 & 13, ADA/ABA Standards.  

- Certified Building Official (CBO) or ICC Plans Examiner—active and in good standing.  

- Proven skill with Bluebeam, digital plan review platforms, and cloud collaboration suites.  

- Capable communicator—written reports, technical memos, and persuasive code arguments.  

- Logical reasoning, negotiation prowess, and deadline rigor.  

Preferred Extras  

- PE, RA, or Fire Protection Engineer license.  

- Experience with performance-based fire engineering or smoke modeling.  

- Familiarity with LEED, WELL, and IgCC sustainability overlays.  

Tools You’ll Use  

Bluebeam Revu – for markups and layered comments.  

Code-books (IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC) – print & digital.  

Plan review SaaS – intuitive dashboards, automated rule sets.  

Data visualization – quick risk snapshots for stakeholders. 

Why This Opportunity Stands Out  

– Influence landmark projects without sacrificing geographic flexibility.  

– Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers, sustainability strategists, and fire scientists.  

– Access continuous education budget and paid ICC conference attendance.  

– See your code strategies materialize in skylines and safer built environments.