Summary / Objective:The Compliance Engineer - Modular Construction & Data Center Buildings is responsible for ensuring modular buildings, prefabricated structures, and data center facilities comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role supports the full project lifecycle, including design review, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, certification, transportation, installation, and final approval. The Compliance Engineer serves as a technical liaison among engineering, manufacturing, quality, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), third-party inspection agencies, certification organizations, and customers.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities- Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Review engineering and construction documents to identify compliance issues before manufacturing or installation.
- Coordinate modular building approvals, plan reviews, inspections, certifications, and regulatory submittals.
- Support compliance of data center building systems, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and life-safety components.
- Establish compliance checkpoints during design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and field installation.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and coordinate corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
Regulatory and Building Code Compliance- Evaluate projects against applicable editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Coordinate state modular building program requirements, including plan approval, factory inspections, labeling, and documentation.
- Review occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance ratings, structural criteria, accessibility, and life-safety provisions.
- Coordinate code interpretations and issue resolution with AHJs, state agencies, and third-party inspection organizations.
- Track jurisdiction-specific requirements and communicate code changes that may affect active projects.
Modular Building Engineering Compliance- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings for code and specification compliance.
- Verify applicable structural design criteria, including wind, seismic, snow, and transportation loads.
- Review building envelope assemblies, fire-rated construction, insulation, vapor barriers, and energy-code provisions.
- Verify manufacturer identification, data plates, certification labels, and required permanent building documentation.
- Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, material specifications, and approved construction documents.
- Confirm design revisions and field changes are reviewed, documented, and approved before implementation.
Data Center Building Compliance- Review modular data center buildings and prefabricated infrastructure for applicable building, electrical, mechanical, fire, and life-safety requirements.
- Coordinate compliance reviews for switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, battery systems, power distribution, grounding, and bonding.
- Review HVAC and cooling systems, fire detection and suppression, emergency power, and environmental controls.
- Support applicable requirements under NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 110, and relevant UL standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning documentation, and regulatory approvals for mission-critical facilities.
Manufacturing Quality and Inspections- Establish and maintain compliance checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct or coordinate factory audits, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
- Verify materials, components, equipment, and assemblies conform to approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate third-party inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and required quality documentation.
- Document nonconformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain traceability for materials, equipment certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
Certification and Documentation- Prepare and maintain documentation for state modular building approvals and applicable certification programs.
- Coordinate plan reviews, engineering certifications, inspection reports, and regulatory responses.
- Maintain approved drawings, calculations, material certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
- Verify accuracy and placement of manufacturer data plates, identification labels, and certification labels.
- Maintain compliance matrices identifying applicable codes, standards, approvals, and jurisdictional requirements.
Testing, Commissioning and Field Support- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), as applicable.
- Review electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety testing procedures and results.
- Support field inspections and installation compliance reviews.
- Assist with resolving regulatory deficiencies identified during inspections and commissioning.
- Verify completed work conforms to approved engineering documents and applicable requirements.
Education / Certification / Experience Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 5+ years of experience in engineering compliance, modular construction, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with modular building programs, factory inspections, certification processes, or state regulatory approvals preferred.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and inspection reports.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge- Working knowledge of applicable IBC, IMC, IPC, IFC, IECC, NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA fire and life-safety standards, ASCE 7, and relevant UL/NEMA standards.
- Understanding of modular building design, prefabrication, manufacturing workflows, and transportation/installation considerations.
- Familiarity with data center power, cooling, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Ability to interpret codes, prepare compliance documentation, investigate deficiencies, and communicate technical requirements.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:- Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
- Position may require visits to the onsite prefabrication shop, construction site.
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness.
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.
Physical Demands:- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines
Travel:- May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)
Preferred:- Prior military experience
- Experience working on large-scale commercial/industrial, MEP and/or modular construction projects
Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors
