Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $74,217 - $84,460

The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, is seeking to fill a full-time position as a Special Inspections Engineer to work on both residential and commercial construction projects that have a significant structural engineering component. We are looking for a high performing, trustworthy employee who possesses the ability to provide technical information to people with varying technical backgrounds.

This job is a mix of office and field work. The office portion of the job requires reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports, and communicating with both internal and external customers to ensure public safety in the facilities under construction. The field portion of the work includes visits to active construction sites to conduct quality assurance inspections. These inspections ensure that work is progressing in accordance with the approved plans, building code requirements, and County policies and procedures. Communication with the contractors, engineers, and 3rd party inspectors is critical to ensuring construction code compliance and safety.
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1 year of related experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector, and/or code enforcement inspector.

Preferences:

• 1 year of engineering experience
• Skill using MS Office and occasionally structural and geotechnical engineering software and CAD
• Experience with computer data entry to prepare, maintain, and update reports under different formats
• Experience applying code knowledge in order to perform quality control reviews
• Experience in scheduling maintenance and inspections prior to building inspections

Work Schedule: This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.
This position can telework 1-2 days per week after an initial probationary period of 6-months.

Special Requirements:

Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development as a Commercial Building Inspector within 18 months of employment, in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Must become certified as a Residential Building Inspector within 36 months of employment in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must pass a DMV records check

Hiring Range: $74,217 - $84,460

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.
01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education, and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or higher
• Associates Degree
• High school diploma or G.E.D
• None of the above

03

This position requires 1 year of experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, or inspector. Please select the option that best describes your years of experience (this must be shown on your application).

• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• No experience

04

The preferred candidate will have experience with the technical and administrative plan review and inspection of building construction to evaluate code compliance in administering the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. Please select the option that reflects your relevant level of plan review experience.

• 3-4 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience in this area

05

The preferred candidate will have experience with the Reference Standards of the Building Code. With which of the following material reference standards do you have experience?

• ACI
• AISC
• TMS
• All of the above

06

I understand that I must be certified by the State of Virginia as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment.

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following Virginia State Certifications do you hold? Please select all that apply.

• Building Residential Inspector
• Mechanical Residential Inspector
• Electrical Residential Inspector
• Plumbing Residential Inspector
• Residential Combination Inspector
• Building Commercial Inspector
• Mechanical Commercial Inspector
• Electrical Commercial Inspector
• Plumbing Commercial Inspector
• Combination Commercial Inspector
• Building Residential Plan Reviewer
• Building Commercial Plan Reviewer
• Mechanical Commercial Plan Reviewer
• Electrical Commercial Plan Reviewer
• Plumbing Commercial Plan Reviewer
• Combination Commercial Plan Reviewer
• Building official
• Building Maintenance Code Official
• None

Required Question