MEP Plans Examiner

Willdan Group, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan Group, Inc. is seeking an MEP Plans Examiner in the Anaheim, CA area to review HVAC, electrical, and plumbing/gas plans for compliance with California codes and local amendments.

You will coordinate with building, structural, fire, and accessibility teams to ensure full plan coordination and prepare detailed letters when plans don’t meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of plan check experience.
• Strong municipal experience.
• ICC Certification Building Plans Examiner and M2/E2/P2 as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical, electrical and plumbing/gas plans for commercial and multi-family projects.
• Verify compliance with California codes and local amendments.
• Coordinate review comments with other disciplines for full plan coordination.
• Prepare detailed correction letters and follow up after revisions.
• Serve as a technical resource on MEP code interpretation.
• Maintain plan review records and ensure permits are documented.
• Stay current on changes in MEP codes and best practices.
• Coordinate with on-site inspection staff to ensure field installations match plans.

Skills

Plan review

Code compliance

Communication

Education

ICC Building Plans Examiner

M2 / E2 / P2 certifications

Job description

Envision the future with us! At Willdan, we believe the future is now. Through our subsidiary Public Agency Resources (PARS), we are proud to be "Envisioning the Future" of Building & Safety—partnering with cities, buildings, and transportation projects to create safer, more sustainable communities.

We are currently seeking an MEP Plans Examiner to join our team in the Anaheim, CA area. If you're passionate about building safety, code compliance, and supporting public agencies, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

• Review mechanical (HVAC, ventilation, ductwork), electrical (load calculations, wiring, service panels) and plumbing/gas system plans for commercial and possibly multi-family residential projects.
• Verify that MEP system plans comply with the applicable California codes (e.g., California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code) and local amendments.
• Coordinate review comments with other disciplines (building, structural, fire, accessibility) to ensure full plan coordination.
• Prepare detailed correction/clarification letters to applicants when plans don\'t meet code requirements; follow up as plans are revised.
• Serve as a technical resource to staff, contractors and the public on MEP-systems code interpretation.
• Maintain accurate plan review records, track review timelines, and ensure documentation of approved plans and issued permits.
• Stay current on changes in MEP codes, standards and best practices.
• Occasionally coordinate with on-site inspection staff to ensure that field installations match approved plans.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of plan check experience.
• Strong municipal experience.
• ICC Certification Building Plans Examiner and one or more of the following:
  • Mechanical Plans Examiner (M2)
  • Electrical Plans Examiner (E2)
  • Plumbing Plans Examiner (P2)
• In-depth knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At Willdan we value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Here, you\'ll find the opportunity to:

• Contribute to transformative community projects.
• Work with a team of industry leaders and public agencies.
• Grow your career while helping envision and shape the future of building safety.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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