Senior Plan Check Engineer

City of Anaheim; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department is seeking a dynamic Senior Plans Examiner (Senior Plan Check Engineer) to perform advanced plan checking of major structures and provide consultation to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners. This role reviews complex developments for compliance with building codes and safety regulations while serving as a trusted technical resource.

Four years of journey-level experience and a related bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Four years of journey-level experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan checking, with a related bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles and building codes, and related regulations.
• Ability to interpret complex plans, advise applicants, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced plan checking of major structures.
• Provide consultation to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners.
• Review complex commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and high-rise developments for compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Serve as a technical resource throughout the development review process.

Skills

Architectural analysis

Structural analysis

Plan review

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or civil engineering

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Description

The City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department is seeking a dynamic Senior Plans Examiner (working title: Senior Plan Check Engineer) to perform advanced plan checking of major structures and provide consultation to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners. This position reviews complex commercial, industrial, mixed‑use, institutional, and high‑rise developments for compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and engineering standards while serving as a trusted technical resource throughout the development review process.

Help Shape Anaheim's Future

Anaheim continues to experience unprecedented investment and development. The successful candidate will play an integral role in reviewing projects associated with several transformative developments, including:

• OCVIBE – a multi‑billion‑dollar entertainment, residential, hospitality, and mixed‑use district surrounding Honda Center.
• DisneylandForward – expanding opportunities for future development within the Disneyland Resort.
• Ongoing capital improvement projects throughout the Disneyland Resort.
• New residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed‑use developments across the city.

If you enjoy reviewing unique architectural and structural designs, collaborating with design professionals, and helping bring landmark projects to life, this is an exceptional opportunity.

The successful candidate will join the Building Division team during an exciting period of growth and innovation in Anaheim, helping ensure that transformative projects are safe, code‑compliant, and successfully delivered for the community.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level class in the Plans Examiner series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including advanced plan checking of industrial, commercial and high‑rise building plans for structural soundness and conformity with building codes, safety ordinances and related regulations. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

The normal duties for this position, working title Senior Plan Check Engineer, can be found in the job description for Senior Plans Examiner. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education: Four (4) years of professional journey level experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan checking, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, civil engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: Principles of civil and structural engineering; techniques and methods utilized in plan check review which includes but not limited to: fire and life safety, fire rated construction, occupancy classifications, egress, disabled access, and energy.; building construction and design practices, methods and materials; modern architectural and structural engineering concepts, methods and procedures as applied to the design and construction of residential, commercial, industrial and high‑rise buildings; principles of structural design and engineering mathematics; principles of lead supervision and training; pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including building codes; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; principles and applications of customer service.

Ability to: Review and interpret complex building plans, specifications and calculations; apply engineering knowledge to evaluate plans, regulations and standard construction practices; make mathematical calculations rapidly and with accuracy; advise applicants of needed plan changes and recommend means to bring plans to compliance; deal effectively with builders, engineers, architects and the general public; to achieve the highest customer service levels; interpret and apply building codes and related ordinances and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required

• A valid California driver's license.
• Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect.
• Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate is required prior to completion of the probationary period and is a condition of continued employment in this classification.

Supplemental Information

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The deadline for the first review of applications is September 3, 2026 at 5:00PM.

The selection process may consist of, a self‑recorded video interview, a skills examination, and an oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post‑offer pre‑employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E‑Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com

RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates

Supplemental Questions

01

• Yes
• No

02

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college‑level coursework
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree
• None of the above

03

Please list your degree(s) and major(s). If you do not possess a degree but have completed college‑level coursework, list the coursework completed. Additionally, list any related professional licenses, registrations, or certifications you possess, including the license/certification name, issuing or certifying agency, and current status (if applicable). If none, type N/A.

04

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 2 years
• At least 2 years, less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, less than 4 years
• At least 4 years, less than 5 years
• At least 5 years, less than 6 years
• At least 6 years or more

05

Please describe in detail your experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan check. If none, type N/A.

06

Please describe in detail your leadership, team lead, and customer service experience. If none, type N/A.

07

• Yes
• No

08

• Yes
• No

09

• No – I do not or am not eligible to obtain the Plans Examiner Certificate.
• Yes – I do not have the Plans Examiner Certificate but will obtain it prior to completion of probationary period (1 year).
• I already possess a current Plans Examiner Certificate.
• Required Question