**Engineering Plans Examiner || Onsite in Columbus, OH***

Vaco by Highspring; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks an Engineering Plans Examiner in Columbus, OH to review engineering plans for compliance with local, state, and federal codes. The role requires strong interpretation of civil, structural, and related disciplines and coordination with engineers, architects, and agencies.

The successful candidate will have a BC degree in civil engineering with 4+ years of plan review experience, and proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering plan review, design, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate engineering plans, calculations, and specifications for code compliance.
• Examine civil, structural, transportation, drainage, and related plans.
• Identify deficiencies and prepare correction comments and reports.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and agency staff.
• Provide technical guidance on engineering codes and standards.
• Maintain records of plan reviews, approvals, and revisions.
• Meet turnaround times and service level agreements for plan review.
• Stay current with changes in engineering codes and best practices.
• Support permitting and entitlement processes as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multidisciplinary interpretation

Plan review coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Engineering Plans Examiner to review engineering plans and technical documents for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. This role plays a critical part in supporting public agencies and private clients by ensuring projects are safe, compliant, and constructible.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex engineering documents across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate engineering plans, calculations, and specifications for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards
• Examine plans related to civil, structural, transportation, drainage, grading, utilities, and related engineering disciplines (scope may vary by assignment)
• Identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, and code violations; prepare clear and concise correction comments and reports
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and agency staff to resolve plan review comments
• Provide technical guidance and interpretations of engineering codes and standards
• Maintain accurate records of plan reviews, approvals, and revisions
• Meet established turnaround times and service level agreements for plan review
• Stay current with changes in engineering codes, standards, and best practices
• Support permitting and entitlement processes as required by client agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering plan review, design, or construction
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard engineering and plan review software (e.g. Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar)

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Previous experience working with or for public agencies
• Familiarity with electronic plan review systems
• Experience in consulting or third-party plan review services
• experience in engineering plan review, design, and construction
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard engineering and plan review software (e.g., Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar) discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering plan review, design, or construction
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Engineering Plans Examiner

Onsite in Columbus, OH

About the role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Engineering Plans Examiner to review engineering plans and technical documents for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. This role plays a critical part in supporting public agencies and private clients by ensuring projects are safe, compliant, and constructible.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex engineering documents across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate engineering plans, calculations, and specifications for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards
• Examine plans related to civil, structural, transportation, drainage, grading, utilities, and related engineering disciplines (scope may vary by assignment)
• Identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, and code violations; prepare clear and concise correction comments and reports
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and agency staff to resolve plan review comments
• Provide technical guidance and interpretations of engineering codes and standards
• Maintain accurate records of plan reviews, approvals, and revisions
• Meet established turnaround times and service level agreements for plan review
• Stay current with changes in engineering codes, standards, and best practices
• Support permitting and entitlement processes as required by client agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering plan review, design, or construction
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard engineering and plan review software (e.g. Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar)

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Previous experience working with or for public agenciesFamiliarity with electronic plan review systems
• Experience in consulting or third-party plan review services
• experience in engineering plan review, design, and construction
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard engineering and plan review software (e.g., Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar) discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering plan review, design, or construction
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

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· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).