Plan Check Engineer: Building Codes & Permits Expert

The County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara is seeking an Associate Plan Check Engineer to review building plans for permits and ensure compliance with codes, laws, and industry standards. The role requires strong experience in structural design and applying codes to achieve compliance.

Responsibilities include plan reviews for commercial and residential structures, providing technical guidance to architects and contractors, and supporting field staff with engineering expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Four years of full-time professional engineering experience in building review, design, or inspection.
• Current registration/licensure as a civil or structural engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and permits for various structures to ensure code compliance.
• Check and approve plans for construction or alteration to meet codes and regulations.
• Provide independent analyses to justify design adequacy and safety.
• Advise architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on code requirements and compliance.
• Perform site observations of construction to verify adherence to codes.

Skills

Plan review

Building codes

Civil engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

California driver’s license

Job description

The County of Santa Clara is seeking an Associate Plan Check Engineer to review building plans for permits and ensure compliance with codes, laws, and industry standards. The role requires strong experience in structural design and applying codes to achieve compliance.

Responsibilities include plan reviews for commercial and residential structures, providing technical guidance to architects and contractors, and supporting field staff with engineering expertise.