Willdan
Engineering and energy consultancy serving utilities, public agencies, and industries.
Plan Check Engineer
Reviews building plans for code compliance and issues permits in the West LA area.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Examine plans and specifications for compliance with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, energy conservation (Title 24), green building, accessibility, and egress codes. • Coordinate plan review with public agencies, itemize required corrections, and explain them to permit applicants. • Authorize issuance of building permits for compliant plans and calculate associated fees. • Advise engineers, architects, contractors, builders, and the public on interpretation and application of building regulations, state laws, and local ordinances. • Submit reports to jurisdictional building officials on workload, process statistics, new products, and code interpretation issues. • Assist jurisdictional building officials by answering questions related to plans and permitting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸code review
- ▸plan coordination
- ▸permit issuance
- ▸regulatory advisory
- ▸report submission
- ▸technical support
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or a related field. • At least three years of experience in architectural or building plan review, or equivalent training and experience. • Hold ICC Plans Examiner Certification (minimum Residential Plan Review Certificate). • Hold ICC Licensed Master Code Professional status with ICC Commercial Plans Reviewer Certification. • Demonstrated knowledge of building codes. • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸3+ years
- ▸icc certified
- ▸master code
- ▸code knowledge
- ▸communication
Work Environment
Field