Permitting & Code Compliance Engineer

Are you an engineer with a passion for helping projects move faster by navigating permitting and compliance hurdles with ease?

Join our growing network of Elite Partners/contractor dealers across the U.S. and make a direct impact on residential home improvement projects—especially in basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, energy retrofitting, and structural foundation work.

What You'll Do:

Serve as the go-to engineering resource to streamline and accelerate the permitting process across multiple states and municipalities, primarily on the East Coast.
Liaise with local building departments, code officials, and dealers to resolve delays, clarify codes, and ensure complete submittals.
Maintain a permit playbook with evolving regional code requirements and best practices.
Support dealers with drawings, technical documents, or explanations needed for permit approvals.
Help standardize technical packages for commonly used systems (e.g., foundation repair, waterproofing products, energy upgrades).
Provide proactive guidance on design improvements for better compliance and speed.

What You Have:

A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state, ideally on the East Coast.
5+ years of experience with residential construction, permitting processes, or code compliance.
Strong knowledge of building codes (IRC, IECC, state/local) and permitting structures in multiple states.
Experience in home improvement, particularly in areas like foundation repair, waterproofing, or retrofit energy systems, is highly desirable.
Excellent communicator who can work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where your input truly makes a difference.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be helping elite contractors nationwide complete jobs faster—making homes safer, drier, and more energy-efficient. If you’re excited by leadership and the idea of being the bridge between engineering and real-world execution, we want to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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