Senior Staff Engineer (ICC-ES) Civil/Structural at International Code Council Inc

Compensation

$120,000 – $145,000/yr

Location: Brea, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

The ICC-ES Senior Staff Engineer evaluates test reports, calculations, and technical data; develops acceptance criteria for innovative building products, materials, and methods; prepares code-compliance correspondence and evaluation reports; and provides expert assistance to building departments and participates in technical committee hearings. The role requires a civil engineering degree, engineering licensure or California structural-engineering licensure, seismic and structural-design or product-testing expertise, and at least five years of relevant experience. The position offers a starting salary of $120,000–$145,000 and health, dental, and vision insurance.

Required Skills

Seismic design
Structural design
Product testing
Building code development
Evaluation reports

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: At least five years of experience in construction, building code development or enforcement, or product testing, or equivalent experience as determined by ICC-ES.
Experience with structural design and construction methods and materials.
Preferred Qualifications: University degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering.
Professional engineering registration or licensure, or California structural-engineering licensure.
Basic knowledge of construction materials, tools, and methods.
Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems.
Ability to work as part of a team delivering professional services.
Knowledge of building codes and design standards.
Knowledge of test standards and methodologies.
Knowledge of quality control processes for building-product manufacturing.
Membership in relevant technical organizations such as ASTM, ACI, or UL.
Membership on a technical committee of a standards-writing organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent customer service.
Establishing technical expertise through example.