Immediate opening for a well-qualified, ICC Plan Check Engineer

Utilize your knowledge and skills to:

* Review complex building and structural plans for unique projects

* Review and interpret complex building plans, specifications and calcs, accessibility, structural safety requirements including earthquake and wind load stress determination,

* Review a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and industrial

* Review for electrical, plumbing and mechanical requirements;

* Share your knowledge by assisting others in the Building Department about structural problems and interpretation of codes.

* Assist plan check staff with new code requirements and complex plan checking issues; assist staff in becoming familiar with structural calculations and programs.

* Evaluate construction plans for the issuance of permits and collection of applicable fees.

* Provide assistance at the front counter; answer phones, respond to questions and inquiries and issue permits.

* Respond to questions and inquiries from applicants, architects, engineers, builders, contractors and owners regarding building requirements including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire/life safety, and structural applications.

* Apply your tech savvy skills

* Utilize your skills with various software

Qualifications / Educational Requirements:

· Professional Civil or Structural Engineer License in California

· Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college

· ICC Certified Plan Examiner certification

· Adequate experience conducting plan check for a city or consulting firm

· Plan Review experience including structural calcs and architectural review

· Solid knowledge of principles of civil and structural engineering;

· Ability to write substantive plan check corrections that are meaningful and reference codes; utilize layman’s language while assisting applicants

· Ability to apply methods and procedures to the design and construction of residential, commercial, and industrial projects

· Knowledge of federal, California Building codes, and local codes, laws and regulations including CBC, CMC, CEC, CPC, CalGreen, etc. as well as ADA/accessibility, energy, solar, fire, and more.

VCA Code provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Plan Check: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person