Building and Safety Engineer I/II

San Bernardino County (CA) • San Bernadino, CA

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About The Position

Land Use Services is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Building and Safety Engineers I/II. Under general direction, the Building and Safety Engineers review and evaluates building construction plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable California Building Standards Codes, County ordinances, and other state and local regulations. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding public health and safety by ensuring that new construction, tenant improvements, and structural modifications meet current building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and accessibility standards.

Requirements

• ENGINEER I - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:Education
• Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering of which 35 semester units must be upper division.
• Experience
• One year of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering.
• Substitution for Education
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) may substitute for the upper division component; candidates must still meet overall unit requirement as specified above. (45 semester/68 quarter units)
• Substitution for Experience
• Bachelor's degree in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
• ENGINEER II - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:Certification
• Candidates must possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• Education
• Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
• Experience
• Two years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering.
• Substitution for Experience
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
• Note:  Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area. All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application.  Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and analytical professional with strong technical expertise in building codes and plan review.
• They will demonstrate sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to public safety and service excellence.
• A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school inland use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering  is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze building plans, structural calculations, specifications, and related documents for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Ensure compliance with the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green Building, Energy Codes, as well as San Bernardino County ordinances and policies.
• Provide technical guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners regarding plan requirements and corrections.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and technical recommendations as required.

Benefits

• EXCELLENT BENEFITS
• To view job specific benefits, refer to:
• Summary of Benefits
• Memoranda of Understanding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support