Senior Plan Check Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

A public sector organization in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Senior Plan Check Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced California Professional Engineer with strong structural plan review expertise, advanced code interpretation skills, and the ability to support complex residential, commercial, industrial, and public construction projects.

The Senior Plan Check Engineer will serve as a key technical resource for staff, applicants, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers. This is a high-impact role in a stable municipal environment where your work directly supports safe development, quality construction, and community service. The position offers the opportunity to work with supportive leadership, collaborative cross-functional teams, and professionals committed to responsive public service, technical excellence, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and approve construction plans, specifications, engineering documents, and structural calculations for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Interpret California Building Code, Title 24 requirements, accessibility standards, energy regulations, and related building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes.
- Identify plan deficiencies, prepare clear correction comments, and provide technical recommendations to applicants and project stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Building Officials, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and internal departments on complex construction and development projects.
- Support permit counter operations, attend field meetings, assist with construction-related issue resolution, and maintain accurate plan review records.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to staff while recommending process improvements that improve efficiency and service levels.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $150,000 to $166,584 per year.
- Benefits information was not provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.