Plan Review Engineer | California West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC³) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Plan Review Engineer. This position provides the opportunity to perform plan review services for WC³’s jurisdictional clients while supporting safety standards and encouraging innovative design solutions. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, calculations, soil reports, and other construction documents for residential, commercial, and industrial projects to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, referenced design standards, and structural requirements.

The role also involves both oral and written communication with clients, applicants, and internal staff. Candidates are encouraged to pursue ongoing industry training, obtain Civil or Structural Engineer license(s), and earn additional International Code Council (ICC) certifications.

This position is looking to be filled from our San Ramon Corporate Office in California.

• Performs complete and timely plan reviews of both simple and complex residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Performs reviews of construction documents to determine compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Assembles letters of deficiency referencing the pertinent code from code books.
• Communicate with project owners and design teams about deficiencies and solutions.
• Keeps accurate records and logs of plan review status and completion of projects.
• Ensure processes remain timely within the established expectations for turnaround and client service.
• May occasionally visit construction sites to see different phases and methods of construction.
• Provide feedback on the growth and development of the plan review and intake staff.
• Most work will be completed in an office setting, sitting or standing for extended periods at a computer.
• Obtain civil/structural engineer license(s), ICC plan review certifications, and continual education.
• Make special efforts to promote goodwill in the office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum three (3) years of design or plan review experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A California Professional Civil (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam software is preferred.
• Must possess proficient writing skills.

• $104K – $120K / annually, depending upon experience.

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental & Vision Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Matching
• Discretionary 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Discretionary Bonus Program

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Full-Day Paid Holidays
• 2 Half-Day Paid Holidays
• Family Medical Leave
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules when Feasible
• Business Casual Dress Environment

West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC³) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.