Plans Examiner

Willdan Group, Inc.; San Anselmo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan Group, Inc. seeks a Plans Examiner in the San Anselmo, CA area to help ensure building safety and code compliance for municipal projects. The role focuses on plan reviews across architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety disciplines.

You’ll coordinate with public agencies, guide applicants through corrections, and prepare reports for Building Officials. Requirements include at least 5 years of plans examiner experience, municipal background, ICC Plans Examiner

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plans examiner experience.
• Strong municipal experience.
• ICC Plans Examiner Certification (Residential and Commercial).
• In‑depth knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans and specifications for compliance with codes across architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, energy conservation, green building standards, accessibility, and egress.
• Coordinate plan reviews with other public agencies requiring approval.
• Provide detailed feedback on corrections and modifications, guiding applicants through the process.
• Authorize the issuance of building permits when plans meet all requirements; calculating related fees.
• Advise and assist stakeholders with interpretation and application of building regulations, state laws, and local ordinances.
• Prepare reports for Building Officials on workload, process statistics, new products, and code interpretation issues.
• Assist at jurisdictional counters as needed, answering public inquiries about plans and permitting requirements.

Skills

Plan review

Municipal experience

Communication skills

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 a Full or Part-Time Plans Examiner to join our team in the San Anselmo, CA area. If you're passionate about building safety, code compliance, and supporting public agencies, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. As a Plans Examiner, you'll play a key role in ensuring building safety and compliance while working closely with public agencies, architects, contractors, and the community.

What You’ll Do

• Review building plans and specifications for compliance with codes, covering architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, energy conservation, green building standards, accessibility, and egress.
• Coordinate plan reviews with other public agencies requiring approval.
• Provide detailed feedback on required corrections and modifications, and guiding applicants through the process.
• Authorize the issuance of building permits when plans meet all requirements; calculating related fees.
• Advise and assist stakeholders with the interpretation and application of building regulations, state laws, and local ordinances.
• Prepare reports for Building Officials on workload, process statistics, new products, and code interpretation issues.
• Assist at jurisdictional counters as needed, answering public inquiries about plans and permitting requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of plans examiner experience.
• Strong municipal experience.
• ICC Plans Examiner Certification (Residential and Commercial).
• In‑depth knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• 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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