Plan Check Engineer

Construction Association of Michigan; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Plan Check Engineer in the United States. The ideal candidate will review plans for compliance with building codes and prepare comment letters. A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required, along with ICC certification.

Minimum two years of relevant experience is necessary, along with basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and plan review software like BlueBeam. Join our team and help ensure building safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering design firm or as a Plan Check Engineer.
• Complete knowledge of International model building codes.
• Ability to review structural and additional building systems.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, calculations, and specifications for compliance.
• Prepare plans review comment letters according to standards.
• Meet clients to clarify plan check comments.

Skills

Professional Civil or Structural Engineer

ICC Certified Plans Examiner

Knowledge of building codes

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

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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To apply, please visit - https://www.shumscoda.com/about-us/careers/

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.