Residential Structural Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Salary: $76,069.50 - $133,282.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202610720
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C43
Hiring Salary: $76,069.50 - $94,605.76
Introduction
**This job ad will remain open until filled**
Are you interested in being eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $ 3,000 for an amazing engineering opportunity? Are you a self-motivated engineer looking to continually expand your knowledge base? Are you able to confidently communicate expectations and rationales? Are you skilled at actively listening to customers, understanding their needs, and providing guidance and implementing solutions? Are you looking for work schedule freedom and the ability to create new, better solutions to ensure building safety, in a positive culture and work environment that encourages and supports Professional growth? If so, keep reading...
The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, is seeking to fill a full-time Special Inspections Senior Engineer position to work on both residential and commercial construction projects with a significant structural engineering component. We are looking for a high-performing, trustworthy employee who can provide technical information to people with varying technical backgrounds.
Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Prince William County is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families, and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; flexible work scheduling, VA State Retirement, and 401 and 457 investment plans.
If you value and enjoy the following, put your excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to great use and join a team that values quality service, integrity, and accountability in an organization where you can make a difference in the community by being a public servant:

• Inspiring and being a part of a successful team, a mixture of field and office work
• Resolving complex technical and process issues
• Helping people and providing superior customer service

Prince William County Government...See Yourself Here!
About This Role:
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 site visits to active construction sites to determine whether construction is being carried out in accordance with the approved plans. Our role is to perform quality assurance to ensure that the construction and testing comply with the building code and the approved plans. This is accomplished by on-site communication with the contractors, engineers, owners, and citizens.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector, and/or code enforcement inspector.
Preferences:

• 3 - 4 years of engineering experience
• Skills 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 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.
Special Requirements:
Must be certified as an E.I.T. (Engineer in Training)
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
Starting Salary Range: $76,069.50 - $94,605.76
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
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
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 two years' experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector and/or code enforcement inspector. Please select the option that describes your years of experience. Please ensure that this information is provided on your application.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• No experience

04
This position requires technical and administrative plan review 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:

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

05
I understand that I must become certified by the State of Virginia as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment.

• Yes
• No

06
Please select all areas below where you have at least 2 years of experience. Check all that apply.

• Design Professional
• Construction Inspector
• Plan Reviewer
• Inspector
• Code Compliance Inspector
• None of the above

07
Select from the list below the Virginia State Certifications that you currently hold. Check all that apply.

• Engineering-in-Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering
• 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

08
The preferred candidate will have technical experience as related to this position. Please select the types of technical experience you have. Check all that apply.

• Teaching and instructing the proper application of the VUSBC
• Ability to appropriately code exemptions and exceptions to projects
• Assisting others with difficult technical problems by providing a code compliant solution
• Expertise in reviewing plans for compliance with the VUSBC
• Ability to read, interpret and apply provisions of the VUSBC
• None of the above

09
The preferred candidate will have technical experience in inspecting and testing construction materials. Please select the option that reflects your relevant level of plan review experience.

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

10
The preferred candidate will have their E.I.T. Please indicate if you fulfill this requirement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question