Senior Permit Technician — Plans Examiner Track

Interwest Consulting Group; California; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group in Greater San Diego County is seeking an experienced Senior Permit Technician to join our municipal services team. This role emphasizes interpreting construction plans, applying CBC/CRC, and coordinating plan processing across Building, Planning, Engineering, and Public Works.

You will perform detailed permit checks, assist with plan reviews, and guide contractors and applicants through permit steps, with growth into Plans Examiner responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Permit Technician or similar municipal role.
• Must obtain ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret residential plans and technical drawings.
• Solid knowledge of CBC, CRC, and local building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced permit processing and technical plan checks for code compliance.
• Read and evaluate residential and commercial construction plans and related documents.
• Conduct preliminary reviews to identify missing information and potential issues.
• Coordinate plan processing with Building, Planning, Engineering, Public Works and other departments.
• Prepare, process and issue building permits per regulations and procedures.
• Provide guidance to contractors, designers, developers and the public on permit requirements.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification

ICC Certifications in plan review

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic permitting systems

Job description

Interwest Consulting Group in Greater San Diego County is seeking an experienced Senior Permit Technician to join our municipal services team. This role emphasizes interpreting construction plans, applying CBC/CRC, and coordinating plan processing across Building, Planning, Engineering, and Public Works.

You will perform detailed permit checks, assist with plan reviews, and guide contractors and applicants through permit steps, with growth into Plans Examiner responsibilities.