Plan Check Engineer

Sacbar; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time, experienced Plan Check Engineer to review plans and calculations for conformance with building codes across multiple western states.

The role includes preparing comment letters and coordinating with clients to clarify plan check comments, leveraging ICC certification and deep code knowledge. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and have a track record with plan checks for commercial and residential projects, including

Qualifications

• Professional Civil or Structural Engineer required.
• ICC Certified Plans Examiner with knowledge of International model building codes.
• Experience reviewing multiple building systems (architectural, accessibility, mechanical, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, calculations and specifications for compliance with codes.
• Prepare plans review comment letters per municipality direction and SCA standards.
• Meet and confer with clients to clarify plan check comments via phone, email, virtual meeting or in-person.

Skills

Plan review

Building codes knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

BlueBeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is a privately held company providing professional Building and Safety Consulting Services to jurisdictions to verify conformance with all applicable Building Codes. We are seeking full-time, experienced Plan Check Engineer within California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, calculations and specifications for compliance with the most current adopted ordinances, laws, and state building codes.
• Preparation of plans review comment letter according to municipality direction and SCA standards.
• Meet and confer with the clients as-needed (via phone, email, virtual meeting or in-person) to clarify plan check comments.

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Benefits can be found on our website

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Civil or Structural Engineer
• ICC Certified Plans Examiner with complete knowledge and full understanding of the International model building codes and standard construction methods.
• Ability to review all structural systems and additional building systems as needed (i.e., architectural, accessibility, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, and green/sustainability)
• Minimum 2 years of experience working for an engineering design firm or alternatively 2 (or more) years working as a Plan Check Engineer for a jurisdiction providing design or plan check reviews for both commercial and residential project types.
• Basic computer knowledge related to Microsoft Office products and various plan review software such as BlueBeam (or similar AutoCad based products).
• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college.
• Must successfully complete standard background investigation.