Plan Check Engineer

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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Under general supervision the Plan Check Engineer performs plan examination to ensure compliance with building codes applicable laws State regulations City ordinances acceptable engineering practices and nationally recognized standards; assists in permit processing and confers with field inspectors in resolving code-related problems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey-level classification where the incumbents possess the applicable educational and training background appropriate certificates and licenses in the field as well as practical work experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from the Plan Review Manager.

• May exercise indirect supervision over technical staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform independent plans examinations on building and other disciplines concerning the construction or alteration of industrial commercial and residential structures to determine compliance with applicable codes laws and regulations.
• Check complex plans and calculations to determine loading and adequacy of design to meet earthquake wind load and structural requirements.
• Perform independent analysis as required.
• Answer questions and provide information to architects engineers contractors and owners regarding building mechanical plumbing electrical code requirements application of various codes and structural requirements.
• Check plans for conformance to non-structural items such as building classification and occupancy egress accessibility energy conservation regulations green building code requirements mechanical plumbing and electrical code requirements.
• Conduct field inspections as needed and advise Building Inspectors regarding structural and other code-related issues arising in the field.
• Train technical counter staff to check plans for completeness.
• Prepare and maintain reports correspondence records and files regarding plan check activities.
• Coordinate plan reviews with other departments as necessary.
• Stay informed regarding building codes new building construction methods and materials.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the assigned filed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing structural and architectural plan check reviews.

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or structural engineering architecture or a related field.

License or Certificate:

• Must possess professional registration as an Architect Civil or Engineer in the State of California;
• Must possess or obtain an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certification within 12 months of appointment;
• Possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Civil and/or Structural Engineering

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Copies of all relevant License/s and Certification/s

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office annually and upon leaving office in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical abilitiesand work environment:

General office environment; sit and/or stand for long periods of time repetitive keyboarding; reach squat lift and carry up to 25 pounds; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 23 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.