Associate Plan Check Engineer (FT - Hybrid)

Csg-Consultants,-Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidized benefits

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

CSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Associate Plan Check Engineer in Foster City, CA. The role involves technical review of construction documents for residential and multi-family projects to ensure compliance with California Building Standards Codes and referenced standards.

You will read drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents, using engineering judgment to address life-safety and code requirements. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years reviewing plans to California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• ICC/ CASp certifications or equivalent as applicable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical review of residential and multi-family construction documents.
• Verify conformance with California Building Standards Codes and referenced standards.
• Assess design adequacy using engineering judgment for life-safety and code compliance.
• Review maps, diagrams, plans and specifications for code compliance.

Skills

Plan check

Code review

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

EIT certification

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Foster City, CA

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses.

Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Plan Check Engineer position is responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to residential and multi-family construction. Review drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents for conformance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards. Uses engineering judgment to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety and other aspects of the code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to residential and multi-family construction.
• Review drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents for conformance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards.
• Uses engineering judgment to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety and other aspects of the code.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, construction diagrams, electronic plans, and specifications of projects and evaluate them for compliance withCalifornia Building Standards Codes, Reference Standards, and other governing Codes and ordinances.
• Understand design discipline coordination, plan development and writing effective plan check correction notices.
• Exhibit sound judgment reading and interpreting code requirements.
• Ability to suggest alternate forms of compliance with codes & ordinances.
• Prepare and present effective oral and written reports.
• Develop a working understanding of electronic plan check submittals, review, and various software systems and other applicable management tools.
• Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, civic organizations, architects, contractors, engineers, and the public.
• Exhibit sound judgment while representing CSG and its clients.
• Work towards obtaining and maintaining additional ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position.
• Workunder the general direction of the supervisor who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress and periodically reviews completed work.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years reviewing plans for conformance to the California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of certification as an Engineer-in Training (EIT) is required.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering as applied to building design and construction.
• International Code Council (ICC) Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or additional applicable ICC Certifications, or CASp Certification, as required for this role.
• Competency in, and effective use of computer systems such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers regardless of the level of technical expertise.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be flexible and overcome obstacles to complete tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Require walking and bending.
• May require lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• May require visiting work sites and/or clients.
• On as needed basis working at a client office is required.
• Position regularly requires working in sitting position with computer for extended periods.

Salary Range

$38 - $53 USD

Benefits Offered:

CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program*
• 401(k) program with a company match*
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
• Employee Assistance program
• Fitness Reimbursement program
• Professional Development program*

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings

CSG Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions and provides employment opportunities based on merit, qualifications, potential and competency. We want to have the best available people in every job. CSG policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CSG Consultants, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Any applicant who requires accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of a job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such accommodation.