Senior Plan Check Engineer—CA Building Codes Expert

CSG Consultants, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical, dental, &

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

HSA/HRA options

Professional development

Job summary

CSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Plan Check Engineer to lead the technical review of construction documents for residential, multi-family, and commercial projects in California.

You will apply engineering judgment to evaluate life-safety, structural, and code compliance while coordinating with project teams. The role requires a PE license in California, 5–10 years of plan review experience, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Office, Teams and Zoom.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years reviewing plans for conformance to the California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a current PE California License is required.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering as applied to building design and construction.
• ICC Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or CASp Certification, as required for this role.
• Competency in computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be flexible and overcome obstacles to complete tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to residential, multi-family, and commercial construction.
• Review drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents for conformance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards.
• Uses engineering judgment to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety review, structural review, or other aspects of the code.
• Have a thorough knowledge of construction inspection and plan review protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, construction diagrams, electronic plans, and specifications of projects and evaluate them for compliance with California Building Standards Codes, Reference Standards, and other governing Codes and ordinances.
• Understand design discipline coordination, plan development and writing effective plan check correction notices.
• Exhibit sound judgment reading and interpreting code requirements.
• Ability to suggest alternate forms of compliance with codes & ordinances.
• Prepare and present effective oral and written reports.
• Develop a working understanding of electronic plan check submittals, review, and various software systems and other applicable management tools.
• Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, civic organizations, architects, contractors, engineers, and the public.
• Represent the department at internal and external meetings and exhibit sound judgment while representing CSG and its clients.
• Stay current on legal and technical developments pertaining to building construction and codes.
• Function independently as an expert in matters of specialized code, rules, and policy.
• Work towards obtaining and maintaining additional ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position.
• Workunder the general direction of the supervisor who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress and periodically reviews completed work.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Plan review experience

Engineering principles

Customer interaction

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam/Bluebeam Studios

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

CSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Plan Check Engineer to lead the technical review of construction documents for residential, multi-family, and commercial projects in California.

You will apply engineering judgment to evaluate life-safety, structural, and code compliance while coordinating with project teams. The role requires a PE license in California, 5–10 years of plan review experience, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Office, Teams and Zoom.