Professional Structural Plans Examiner - CA Code Expert

Interwest Consulting Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group in California seeks an experienced Structural Plans Examiner to join our municipal engineering team. You will review plans for compliance with CA codes, coordinate with Building, Planning, and public works staff, and help ensure timely project approvals.

This role suits self-motivated professionals who value accuracy and collaborative problem solving. Qualified candidates will have a Structural or Civil PE license, 3–5 years of plan review experience, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Licensed PE in structural/civil engineering.
• CASp certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of structural design and plan review experience.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specs for CA/state/federal compliance and communicate deficiencies.
• Review building permits per Building Division regulations.
• Assist inspectors with code issues and respond to plan review questions.
• Cultivate positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to gain cooperation.

Skills

Structural design

Code compliance

Plan review

Communication

Education

PE license

CASp certification

ICC plan review certs

Tools

ENERCALC

ETABS

SAP

RISA

Job description

Interwest Consulting Group in California seeks an experienced Structural Plans Examiner to join our municipal engineering team. You will review plans for compliance with CA codes, coordinate with Building, Planning, and public works staff, and help ensure timely project approvals.

This role suits self-motivated professionals who value accuracy and collaborative problem solving. Qualified candidates will have a Structural or Civil PE license, 3–5 years of plan review experience, and proficiency