Senior Plan Check Engineer - RKA Consulting Group
03/18/2025
Job Title: Senior Plan Check Engineer
Job Description: • Conduct & oversee technical reviews of construction plans to ensure compliance with California Building Standards Codes, municipal regulations, etc • Evaluate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, energy conservation (Title 24), Green Building Standards, accessibility, and egress plans. • Provide solutions for complex code compliance challenges and recommend alternative design options when applicable. • Lead, mentor, and train plan check engineers and technical staff to enhance their knowledge and professional development. • Monitor workload distribution, review staff performance, and provide technical assistance as needed. • Facilitate the plan review process by coordinating with public agencies and other departments. • Communicate required modifications to developers, engineers, and architects. • Approve building permits and calculate associated fees for code-compliant plans. • Serve as a technical resource for engineers, architects, contractors, and the public regarding building codes and regulations. • Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, and others relative to construction or building projects; • Provide expert guidance at public counters and in meetings to ensure clarity on permitting requirements. • Stay current with California Building Standards Codes, Title 24, ADA, and evolving industry regulations. • Recommend updates to policies and procedures to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance. • Conduct electronic plan reviews using Bluebeam and other digital tools. • Review and approve complex engineering calculations, construction diagrams, and technical reports. • Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholders. Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field • California Professional Engineer (PE) license• Valid California Driver’s License Preferred Certs: • CA registration as engineer and ICC plans examiner cert • Certification as CASP • ICC Plans Examiner Certification • Minimum 7 years of experience performing professional level engineering work, preferably for a municipality, building plan review, code enforcement, or structural engineering. • Experience supervising and training staff in a municipal building and safety department (preferred). • Knowledge of State of CA Building Standards, City’s adopted codes, ability to enforce standards/codes.
Jurisdiction/Company/Organization: RKA Consulting Group
Link to Website: https://rkagroup.com/
Wage Type: Hourly
Low Wage: 140,000
High Wage: 160,000
Application Deadline: Open Until Position Filled
03/18/2025
Job Title: Senior Plan Check Engineer
Job Description: • Conduct & oversee technical reviews of construction plans to ensure compliance with California Building Standards Codes, municipal regulations, etc • Evaluate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, energy conservation (Title 24), Green Building Standards, accessibility, and egress plans. • Provide solutions for complex code compliance challenges and recommend alternative design options when applicable. • Lead, mentor, and train plan check engineers and technical staff to enhance their knowledge and professional development. • Monitor workload distribution, review staff performance, and provide technical assistance as needed. • Facilitate the plan review process by coordinating with public agencies and other departments. • Communicate required modifications to developers, engineers, and architects. • Approve building permits and calculate associated fees for code-compliant plans. • Serve as a technical resource for engineers, architects, contractors, and the public regarding building codes and regulations. • Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, and others relative to construction or building projects; • Provide expert guidance at public counters and in meetings to ensure clarity on permitting requirements. • Stay current with California Building Standards Codes, Title 24, ADA, and evolving industry regulations. • Recommend updates to policies and procedures to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance. • Conduct electronic plan reviews using Bluebeam and other digital tools. • Review and approve complex engineering calculations, construction diagrams, and technical reports. • Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholders. Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field • California Professional Engineer (PE) license• Valid California Driver’s License Preferred Certs: • CA registration as engineer and ICC plans examiner cert • Certification as CASP • ICC Plans Examiner Certification • Minimum 7 years of experience performing professional level engineering work, preferably for a municipality, building plan review, code enforcement, or structural engineering. • Experience supervising and training staff in a municipal building and safety department (preferred). • Knowledge of State of CA Building Standards, City’s adopted codes, ability to enforce standards/codes.
Jurisdiction/Company/Organization: RKA Consulting Group
Link to Website: https://rkagroup.com/
Wage Type: Hourly
Low Wage: 140,000
High Wage: 160,000
Application Deadline: Open Until Position Filled