Principal Plan Check Engineer (FT - Hybrid)

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses. Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. JOB SUMMARY The Principal Plan Check Engineer position is responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to new residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and other structures. Review drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents for conformance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards. Uses engineering judgment to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety review, structural review, or other aspects of the code. This position has a thorough knowledge of construction inspection and plan review protocols, policies, and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards. Responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to new residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and other structures. Review drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents for conformance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards. Uses engineering judgment to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety review, structural review, or other aspects of the code. Have thorough knowledge of construction inspection and plan review protocols, policies, and procedures. Ability to read and interpret maps, construction diagrams, electronic plans, and specifications of projects and evaluate them for compliance with California Building Standards Codes, Reference Standards, and other governing Codes and ordinances. Understand design discipline coordination, plan development and writing effective plan check correction notices. Exhibit sound judgment reading and interpreting code requirements. Ability to suggest alternate forms of compliance with codes & ordinances. Supervise a minimum of 2 Plan Check Engineers. Prepare and present effective oral and written reports. Develop a working understanding of electronic plan check submittals, review, and various software systems and other applicable management tools. Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, civic organizations, architects, contractors, engineers, and the public. Represent the department at internal and external meetings and exhibit sound judgment while representing CSG and its clients. Stay current on legal and technical developments pertaining to building construction and codes. Function independently as an expert in matters of specialized code, rules, and policy. Act as liaison between the plan check team and jurisdictional staff in facilitating smooth plan review process. Mentor, train, and support staff. May assign and review plan check workloads to other staff. Work towards obtaining and maintaining additional ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position. Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years reviewing plans for conformance to the California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards. Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or other degree, with a focus on Structural Design. Possession of a current PE California License is required. Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering as applied to building design and construction. International Code Council (ICC) Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or additional applicable ICC Certifications…