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Plan Check Engineer

Willdan
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

Willdan has been a consistent industry leader for 60 years providing all aspects of municipal and infrastructure engineering, including building and safety, public works, public financing, planning, and construction management services. Our team of Building and Safety professionals maintain current certifications and attend training on a regular basis, to stay current with industry technologies and standards.

Willdan Engineering is currently looking for a Plan Check Engineer in the West Los Angeles, CA area.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Examines plans and specifications for buildings and structures for completeness and conformity with all code requirements for the following design elements: Architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, energy conservation regulations (Title 24), Green Building Standards, accessibility and Egress.
  • Coordinates the review of plans with public agencies whose approval is necessary; itemizes required correction and modification and explains them to permit applicants. 
  •  When requested, authorizes the issue of building permits for plans that meet building code and ordinance requirements; calculates fees.  
  • Advises and assists engineers, architects, contractors, builders, and the general public with interpretation and application of pertinent building regulations, state laws, and local ordinances. 
  • Submits reports to jurisdictional Building Officials regarding workload and process statistics, new products or situations, and code interpretation issues.
  • Provides assistance to public jurisdictional building counters when requested, answering questions related to plans and permitting requirements. 

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (or related field).
  • 3 years of experience in architectural or building plan review or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • ICC Plans Examiner Certification (minimum Residential Plan Review Certificate).
  • ICC Licensed Master Code Professional holding an ICC Commercial Plans Reviewer Certification. 
  • Knowledge of building codes.
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills. 

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.

Salary : $60 - $70

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