Plans Examiner

Why Join the Willdan Team

Willdan has delivered Building and Safety services for over 60 years, partnering with municipalities, universities, healthcare systems, and tribal entities. Our expertise spans permit services, plan review, inspections, code enforcement, fire-life safety, accessibility compliance, flood zone analysis, and disaster recovery.

We are currently seeking a Plans Examiner to support municipal clients in the Pelham, NY area. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects while contributing to public safety and code compliance within the built environment. As a Plans Examiner, you will play a critical role in ensuring that construction plans comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and public agencies to facilitate compliant project approvals and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed plan reviews for compliance with the New York State Building Code and applicable local regulations.
• Review architectural, structural, fire and life-safety, accessibility, and egress components of construction documents.
• Evaluate plans for consistency with zoning requirements and applicable amendments.
• Provide clear, accurate, and defensible code interpretations and written review comments.
• Coordinate professionally with design professionals, municipal officials, and internal staff.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and timely documentation of plan reviews and decisions.
• Assist applicants in understanding code requirements and resolving compliance issues.
• Support municipal operations through consistent application of codes and policies.

What You'll Bring

• New York State Department of State Code Enforcement Certification (required).
• ICC Plans Examiner Certification (Building preferred; additional certifications a plus).
• Demonstrated experience in municipal or third-party plan review.
• Strong working knowledge of New York State code amendments and local regulations.
• Excellent written communication skills and sound professional judgment.
• Thorough understanding of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and local zoning laws
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with the public, design professionals, and government agencies.
• Experience with permit tracking systems, digital plan review tools, and standard office software.
• Ability to enforce regulations with consistency, tact, and impartiality.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with potential interaction with municipal offices and stakeholders.
• May involve managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

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.

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