Plan Review Engineer — Code Compliance & Permits; Florida PE

Professional Engineer - Plan Reviewer

Job Number:

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Job Type: Civil Service

Location:

Jacksonville, FL

Salary: $95,946.79 Annually

Opening Date: 02/23/2026

Closing Date: 03/09/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Professional Engineer - Plan Reviewer to serve as a Building Plans Reviewer, reviewing engineering drawings, construction plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, and regulations.

• Reviews architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical drawings, product approvals, and energy calculations for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including the Florida Building Code, National Electrical Code, and Fair Housing Act.
• Verifies that plans meet life safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility requirements such as ADA compliance.
• Reviews structural, foundation, HVAC, and electrical designs for conformance to safety and performance standards.
• Ensures fire protection, egress, and life safety systems meet applicable building codes.
• Identifies design deficiencies and provides comment sheets for corrections.
• Monitors permit deadlines on the dashboard and approves or denies permits in Jax Epics.
• Conducts follow‑up reviews after revisions to confirm compliance.

• Attends pre‑application meetings to clarify code requirements.
• Communicates with architects, engineers, contractors, agencies, and departments to resolve design issues.
• Generates comments referencing ordinances, statutes, and codes, and transmits them to stakeholders.
• Maintains the plan review log, recording plans, approvals, revisions, and communications.

• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of Florida Building Code, National Electrical Code, zoning laws, and industry standards.
• Attends training sessions and seminars to stay current with code updates and new construction technology.
• Provides guidance, mentoring, or training to coworkers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of Architecture and Engineering.
• Knowledge of city ordinances, rules, regulations, applicable building codes, and design standards.
• Knowledge of city, county maps, streets, sections, and zoning overlays.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and methods to plan and carry out programs and policies.
• Ability to perform mathematical and engineering calculations.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and technical manuals.
• Ability to work with the public, internal and external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Proficiency with office computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer.

• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or obtain Florida registration within one year if licensed elsewhere.
• A valid Florida driver’s license is required before appointment and must be maintained during employment.
• Must obtain City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification before appointment.

• Probationary period: six months.

City of Jacksonville employees receive medical, dental, vision plans; life insurance coverage; flexible spending plans; an employee assistance program; a 457(b) tax‑deferred compensation plan; a Roth IRA plan; and an extensive wellness program that includes health intervention, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships.

Certain service members, veterans, and their family members receive preference and priority. Veterans may also be eligible for waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements. To claim preference, submit a DD‑214 (Member Form‑4) or equivalent military discharge papers, a Veterans Preference Certification Form, and applicable forms from the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.

If a candidate believes veteran's preference was not afforded, they may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days of receiving notification of the hiring decision.