Engineer Review Officer, Senior

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 61,009 - 98,224; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Georgia seeks a Plans Review Engineer to oversee development plans, coordinate permit reviews, and ensure compliance with county codes. You will collaborate with engineers, developers, and multiple departments to advance projects from concept through approval.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of three years’ experience in building design or plans review; a valid Georgia driver’s license is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience in building design, construction, or plans review.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for commercial and residential development and coordinate permit requirements.
• Assist customers in person, by phone, and by email and explain codes and state requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DeKalb County Code and coordinate interdepartmental reviews.

Skills

Experience in building design

Plans review

Customer support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $61,009 - $98,224 Pay Grade: 20 Job Code: 51150 FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions

Reviews plans for commercial and residential development; approves projects and coordinates all departmental reviews for permit requirements; organizes and conducts project meetings between other departments, engineers, and developers; and reviews hydrology reports for stormwater management requirements and compliance.

Assists customers in person, by phone, and through email; explains and clarifies DeKalb County Code, as well as state requirements; answers FEMA flood inquiries; reviews residential plans; and receives and resubmits applications and plans, current and new.

Reviews plans for erosion and sedimentation pollution control compliance for residential and commercial properties; reviews final plats for infrastructure compliance with land development construction plans; ensures compliance with DeKalb County Code; coordinates with all departments for approval before recording; and reviews lot combination and division plats for zoning compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in building design and construction, plans review, or a related field.

Specific Licenses or Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.