Senior Plan Check Engineer (FT - Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidized health insurance

HSA or HRA depending on plan

Flexible Spending Accounts and transit

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership program

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + 12 holidays

California Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance program

Fitness Reimbursement program

Professional Development program

Job summary

CSG Consultants, Inc. in Paso Robles, CA seeks a Senior Plan Check Engineer to perform technical review of construction documents for residential, multi-family, and commercial projects.

You will assess plans for compliance with California Building Standards Codes, apply engineering judgment, and coordinate with architects, contractors, and agencies. A PE license and ICC/CASP certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years reviewing plans for conformance to the California Building Standards Codes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a current PE California License is required.
• ICC Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification or CASp Certification, as required.
• Competency with MS Office, Bluebeam, Bluebeam Studios, Teams, Zoom for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Technical review of construction documents for residential, multi-family, and commercial projects.
• Review drawings, calculations, soils reports for code conformance.
• Use engineering judgment to assess life-safety and structural adequacy.
• Read maps, diagrams, and specifications for compliance and coordinate plan checks.
• Prepare and present effective oral and written reports.

Skills

California Building Standards Codes

Plan review

Engineering judgment

Reading drawings/diagrams

Client/agency communication

Code interpretation of maps/specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Studios

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Paso Robles, CA

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses.

Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Plan Check Engineer position is 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. This position has a thorough knowledge of construction inspection and plan review protocols, policies, and procedures.

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.

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.
• International Code Council (ICC) Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or additional applicable ICC Certifications, or CASp Certification, as required for this role.
• Competency in, and effective use of computer systems such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers regardless of the level of technical expertise.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be flexible and overcome obstacles to complete tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Require walking and bending.
• May require lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• May require visiting work sites and/or clients.
• On as needed basis working at a client office is required.
• Position regularly requires working in sitting position with computer for extended periods.

Salary Range

$108,861 - $156,000 USD

Benefits Offered:

CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program*
• 401(k) program with a company match*
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
• Employee Assistance program
• Fitness Reimbursement program
• Professional Development program*

*Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings

CSG Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions and provides employment opportunities based on merit, qualifications, potential and competency. We want to have the best available people in every job. CSG policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CSG Consultants, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Any applicant who requires accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of a job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such accommodation.