California Plan-Check Engineer — Residential

CSG Consultants, Inc.; Newman (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/HRA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Stock Ownership program

401(k) with company match

15 days PTO

Paid holidays

California Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance program

Fitness Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

CSG Consultants, Inc. in Newman, CA is seeking an Associate Plan Check Engineer to perform technical review of residential and multi-family construction documents, ensuring conformance with California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards.

You will apply engineering judgment to assess life-safety and code compliance. The role requires 3+ years of plan review, an engineering degree, and EIT or ICC/CASp certifications.

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.
• ICC Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or CASp Certification, as required for this role.
• Competency in computer systems such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to 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.

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 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 with California 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 ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

EIT certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Bluebeam Studios

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

CSG Consultants, Inc. in Newman, CA is seeking an Associate Plan Check Engineer to perform technical review of residential and multi-family construction documents, ensuring conformance with California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards.

You will apply engineering judgment to assess life-safety and code compliance. The role requires 3+ years of plan review, an engineering degree, and EIT or ICC/CASp certifications.