What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plan Check Engineer / ICC Plans Examiner position at Shums Coda Associates?
Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is a privately held company providing professional Building and Safety Consulting Services to jurisdictions to verify conformance with all applicable Building Codes. We are seeking full-time, experienced Plan Check Engineer / ICC Plans Examiner for our jurisdictional clients within California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Nevada.
Responsibilities
Review plans, calculations and specifications for compliance with the most current adopted ordinances, laws, and state building codes.
Preparation of plans review comment letter according to municipality direction and SCA standards.
Meet and confer with the clients as-needed (via phone, email, virtual meeting or in-person) to clarify plan check comments.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Civil or Structural Engineer
ICC Certified Plans Examiner with complete knowledge and full understanding of the International model building codes and standard construction methods.
Ability to review all structural systems and additional building systems as needed (i.e., architectural, accessibility, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, and green/sustainability)
Minimum 2 years of experience working for an engineering design firm or alternatively 2 (or more) years working as a Plan Check Engineer for a jurisdiction providing design or plan check reviews for both commercial and residential project types.
Basic computer knowledge related to Microsoft Office products and various plan review software such as BlueBeam (or similar AutoCad based products).
Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college.
Must have a valid US Driver’s License.
Must successfully complete standard background investigation.