Demo

Plans Examiner

Willdan
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2025 CLOSED ON 2/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plans Examiner position at Willdan?

At Willdan, we believe the future is now. Through our subsidiary Public Agency Resources (PARS), we are proud to be “Envisioning the Future” of Building & Safety—partnering with cities, buildings, and transportation projects to create safer, more sustainable communities. 

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Plans Examiner to join our team in the Sacramento, CA area. If you’re passionate about building safety, code compliance, and supporting public agencies, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. As a Plans Examiner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring building safety and compliance while working closely with public agencies, architects, contractors, and the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review building plans and specifications for compliance with codes, covering architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, energy conservation, green building standards, accessibility, and egress. 
  • Coordinate plan reviews with other public agencies requiring approval. 
  • Provide detailed feedback on required corrections and modifications, and guiding applicants through the process.
  • Authorize the issuance of building permits when plans meet all requirements; calculating related fees. 
  • Advise and assist stakeholders with the interpretation and application of building regulations, state laws, and local ordinances. 
  • Prepare reports for Building Officials on workload, process statistics, new products, and code interpretation issues. 
  • Assist at jurisdictional counters as needed, answering public inquiries about plans and permitting requirements. 

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of plan check experience.
  • Strong municipal experience.
  • ICC Plans Examiner Certification (Residential and Commercial).
  • In-depth knowledge of building codes.
  • Excellent oral and 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 : $45 - $65

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Plans Examiner?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Plans Examiner career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$63,693 - $82,116
Income Estimation: 
$78,860 - $101,439
Income Estimation: 
$38,612 - $46,691
Income Estimation: 
$48,731 - $60,363
Income Estimation: 
$43,963 - $55,591
Income Estimation: 
$44,557 - $53,909
Income Estimation: 
$63,693 - $82,116
Income Estimation: 
$78,860 - $101,439
Income Estimation: 
$44,557 - $53,909
Income Estimation: 
$55,490 - $70,607
Income Estimation: 
$49,313 - $64,855
Income Estimation: 
$49,126 - $60,591
Income Estimation: 
$78,860 - $101,439
Income Estimation: 
$94,044 - $119,611
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Willdan

  • Willdan Maspeth, NY
  • Willdan Lighting & Electric, a division of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking an Energy Efficiency Auditor. Willdan is a national leader in implementing energy... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Willdan Frederick, MD
  • Willdan Lighting & Electric, a division of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking an Energy Efficiency Auditor. Energy Efficiency Auditor responsibilities include ... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Willdan York, NY
  • Summary Purpose This specialized Technical Sales Engineer drives revenue by developing and closing complex facility infrastructure, energy efficiency, deca... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Willdan Schaumburg, IL
  • APG, Inc., a WIlldan Company, is a passionate team of professionals who are dedicated to making a difference, working on projects tackling challenging prob... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Plans Examiner jobs in the Sacramento, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Roseville, CA
  • Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencin... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Roseville, CA
  • By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!