Plan Check Engineer

City of Corona, California • Corona, CA

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About The Position

The City of Corona is seeking a detail-driven and solutions-oriented Plan Check Engineer to play a vital role in shaping safe, sustainable, and thriving spaces for generations to come. In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of community development-reviewing complex architectural and structural plans, interpreting building codes, and collaborating with top-tier professionals to ensure every project is up to standard.

Requirements

• Theories and principles of structural design, engineering mathematics and soils engineering.
• Approved building construction methods, materials and proper inspection methods related to residential, commercial and industrial developments.
• Federal, state and municipal codes and regulations governing housing and building construction, rehabilitation, alteration, use and occupancy, including the Model or California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, Fire and Electrical Codes.
• Appropriate safety and fire prevention construction and building methods.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in architecture or civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional plan checking experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs - Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
• Certification as a Building Plans Examiner by ICC is required, or ability to obtain within one year of employment date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, perform detailed analysis and examination of building and construction designs, specifications and plans.
• Apply engineering and architectural principles and techniques to solve complex residential, commercial and industrial construction problems and objectives.
• Analyze structural integrity and load factors using engineering design mechanics.
• Analyze and evaluate complex building plans, data and reports to determine whether compliance has been achieved.
• Prepares correspondence to architects, engineers and contractors relating to the correction of plans and engineering detail; initiates notifications of code violations.
• Advises Building Inspectors on structural and other building-related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Prepares and conducts training programs for plan check, inspection, and counter personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees