Building Code Inspector (Mechanical & Electrical)

NOVA Engineering is currently seeking a MEP Building Code Inspector in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida metropolitan statistical areas.

Primary duties will include performing building code inspections and / or plans review (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as licensed) on residential and commercial buildings, as well as managing specific projects related to these types of code inspections.

Some travel may be required for inspections and / or managing projects in the assigned area. The inspector positions are predominately field located but may occasionally include office assignments, whereas the Plan Examiners positions are primarily office-based.

Essential Functions

• Building Code Review and / or Quality Control Inspections
• Prepare written and electronic reports, and issue notices of correction
• Explain and interpret code and / or quality control regulations or requirements
• Recognize, evaluate and properly resolve unique problems or situations
• Maintain effective customer service relationship with clients and the public
• Assist the inspection management team with business development
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education

• Required state of Florida commercial building inspection license (BN#) in the mechanical and electrical disciplines are required
• Building, plumbing, and 1&2 Family inspection licenses are a huge plus
• 3+ years’ experience performing mechanical plan review and / or inspections
• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Valid State Driver’s license with clean driving record

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits :

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle with fuel card for daily travel to work sites
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States.

Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more.

We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond.

Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil / foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors.

NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing / inspection.

We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.