Structural Plans Examiner - Code Compliance Expert

City of Doral; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Doral is seeking an advanced professional engineer to examine complex construction plans for building projects and enforce the Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code, and City Code. The role requires independent judgment in applying engineering knowledge to plan reviews and approvals or disapprovals.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a 40-hour work week, and involves extensive interaction with architects, engineers, contractors, owners and city staff to ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Must hold State of Florida PE license with structural discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of structural engineering experience under building codes.
• Eligible for Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals certification; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial and residential permit plans to determine code compliance and structural integrity.
• Approve/disapprove plans in accordance with Florida Building Code and related regulations.
• Discuss disapproved items with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners to obtain required changes.
• Apply code interpretations and assess deviations feasibility under various conditions.
• Provide guidance from the structural help desks and communicate with the public and other departments.

Skills

Plan review

Code compliance

Public interaction

Engineering judgment

Reading blueprints

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Florida Professional Engineer license (PE)

Plans examiner/inspector certification

Tools

CAD software

GIS

MS Office

Job description

City of Doral is seeking an advanced professional engineer to examine complex construction plans for building projects and enforce the Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code, and City Code. The role requires independent judgment in applying engineering knowledge to plan reviews and approvals or disapprovals.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a 40-hour work week, and involves extensive interaction with architects, engineers, contractors, owners and city staff to ensure compliance