Assistant/Associate Plan Check Engineer

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, diverse and evolving community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.

The City of Irvine seeks an Assistant or Associate Plan Check Engineer to perform a full range of professional structural engineering tasks. Under moderate-to-minimal supervision, the Plan Check Engineer will work closely with consultants and citizens for technical assistance and review construction documents of buildings for compliance with State Title 24 codes.

Assistant Plan Check Engineer Salary:

$70,096.00 - $110,281.60 Annually

Associate Plan Check Engineer Salary:

$84,115.20 - $132,225.60 Annually

* The salary range above includes a 3.5% salary increase on July 1, 2024 as covered in the bargaining agreement.

Your Impact :
Assistant:

• Reviews construction plans and associated documents for routine commercial and/or residential buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and City of Irvine ordinances.
• Researches or reviews project final reports, correspondence, memoranda, and technical advisory reports.
• Researches and interprets building codes and ordinances.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with customers and city staff to facilitate the review and approval of building permit applications.
• Performs plan check function with other agencies, organizations, or City departments.
• Find additional information in the Assistant Plan Check Engineer job description.

Associate:

• Reviews preliminary and/or construction plans and associated documents for routine and complex commercial and/or residential buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and City of Irvine ordinances.
• Researches or reviews project final reports, correspondence, memoranda, and technical advisory reports.
• Researches and interprets building codes and ordinances.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with customers and city staff to facilitate the review and approval of building permit applications.
• Performs plan check function with other agencies, organizations, or City departments.
• Find additional information in the Associate Plan Check Engineer job description.

Minimum Qualifications :
Assistant:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, or related field, with two year of professional engineering.
  • Or Master's degree in civil or structural engineering, or related field, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• A valid California Driver's license.
• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and certification by the International Code Council as a Plans Examiner will be required within six months of appointment.

Desired:
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) license.

Associate:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, or related field, with three (3) years of professional engineering or plan review experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• A valid California Driver's license.
• Registration issued by the State of California as a Professional Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Certification by the International Code Council as a Building Plans Examiner will be required within six months of appointment.

Desired:
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) license.

Best Fit:

• Professional experience as a plan check engineer with extensive structural plan check experience.
• Ability to perform engineering design and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations and acceptable engineering practices.
• Team player mentality with outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Desire to expand technical knowledge beyond area of expertise.
• Some civil work desirable.

This is a flexibly staffed classification series in the Community Development Department. Positions may be filled at either level, at the discretion of the Department Director, based upon the responsibility/complexity of the duties of the position and the level of expertise of the candidate, and depending upon the current needs of the department.

Your Team :

The City
Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime.

Community Development

The Community Development Department plans, implements, and enforces construction development standards and performance criteria that facilitate the creation and maintenance of a built environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. The department consists of two primary divisions - Planning & Development Services and Building & Safety - with support functions for each provided through the Community Development Assistance Center.

The Community Development Assistance Center (CDAC) acts as a one-stop shop for businesses, developers, and anyone interested in development projects in Irvine. They provide information and resources to help people make informed decisions about building, expanding, or altering structures in the City. The CDAC also facilitates the submittal and processing of planning and permit applications, as well as the processing and issuance of business licenses.

Planning & Development Services oversees current and long-range development planning for the City. The division develops, maintains, and implements the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies and standards, including the adopted Traffic Study Guidelines and other planning documents. The division is responsible for reviewing and processing all development applications and permits, reviewing and analyzing all transportation-related issues for development projects, assisting residents, businesses and developers on all land use and transportation-related planning and zoning inquiries, and coordinating regional and interagency planning efforts.

Building & Safety (including the Water Quality and Code Enforcement sections) ensures that development in the City of Irvine is designed, constructed, used, and maintained in accordance with Irvine Municipal Codes, California Building Codes, and federal water quality standards. The division is responsible for reviewing and approving grading and building permit applications and associated construction documents, and for inspecting the permitted construction for conformance with the approved plans. The Code Enforcement section responds to and investigates concerns from the public regarding potential code violations, including unpermitted construction, hoarding and unsanitary living conditions, property maintenance, short-term rentals, unpermitted signs, boarding houses, and more.

The Process
The selection process will can include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.


Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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