Principal Plan Review Engineer

The City of Beverly Hills is offering a signing bonus for this Principal Plan Review Engineer recruitment. The signing bonus is 10% of the annual base salary on the final offer letter. Internal candidates are not eligible for the signing bonus.

This recruitment is subject to close at any time without notice but not before March 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do
The Community Development Department guides the planning, development, and preservation of the City of Beverly Hills. The department is composed of six divisions (Administration, Code Enforcement, Special Events and Filming, Building and Safety, Planning, and Rent Stabilization and Housing) and provides staff support to three commissions (Architectural and Design Review, Cultural Heritage, and Planning). Community Development is responsible for the review and processing of all private development projects to ensure compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Building Code including planning entitlements, zoning and plan review, permits, and inspections.

The department preserves the community s character and high quality of life through code enforcement and historic preservation programs and administration of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and the City s housing program.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Plan Review Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possesses a deep understanding of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in building code compliance, with the ability to oversee and coordinate complex plan review processes for both public and private developments.

This individual will lead a team of professional and technical staff, manage large-scale and multifaceted construction projects, and ensure that plans and construction documents meet all applicable local, state, and federal requirements, including California Building Codes, the City s Technical and Zoning Codes, and related ordinances.

Our ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and natural leader who demonstrates sound judgment, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation while upholding safety and compliance. They will be responsible for assigning and reviewing work, coaching and mentoring staff, standardizing procedures, and collaborating with various City departments, outside agencies, and the public. Additionally, they should have strong project management experience, excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to conduct and coordinate detailed investigations and research to support code interpretations and operational improvements.

This role is a key partner to the City s Deputy Building Official and Building Official, contributing to high-level decision-making and ensuring efficient and effective plan review operations.

Note that this position requires the use of a personal vehicle as well as City established car insurance policy minimums to be met. Incumbents in this position may be eligible to receive auto allowance.

Detailed Job Description

Selection Process

• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise.
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• Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
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