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Senior Plan Check Engineer (FT - Hybrid) at CSG Consultants, Inc.
Foster City, CA / Newman, CA / Irvine, CA / Paso Robles, CA / Sacramento, CAFull-timeBuilding Plan ReviewPosted 29 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.</strong></p>
<p><strong>We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses.</strong></p>
<p> </p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>JOB SUMMARY<br></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Senior Plan Check Engineer position is responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to residential, multi-family, and commercial construction. 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p>
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<li id="isPasted" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to residential, multi-family, and commercial construction.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents for conformance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Uses engineering judgment to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety review, structural review, or other aspects of the code. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Have a thorough knowledge of construction inspection and plan review protocols, policies, and procedures.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understand design discipline coordination, plan development and writing effective plan check correction notices. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exhibit sound judgment reading and interpreting code requirements. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to suggest alternate forms of compliance with codes & ordinances. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supervise Plan Check Engineers.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and present effective oral and written reports. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop a working understanding of electronic plan check submittals, review, and various software systems and other applicable management tools. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, civic organizations, architects, contractors, engineers, and the public. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Represent the department at internal and external meetings and exhibit sound judgment while representing CSG and its clients. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stay current on legal and technical developments pertaining to building construction and codes.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Function independently as an expert in matters of specialized code, rules, and policy. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work towards obtaining and maintaining additional ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work under the general direction of the supervisor who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress and periodically reviews completed work.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform other related duties as required. </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p>
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<li id="isPasted" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5-10 years reviewing plans for conformance to the California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Possession of a current PE California License is required. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering as applied to building design and construction. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">International Code Council (ICC) Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or additional applicable ICC Certifications, or CASp Certification, as required for this role.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Competency in, and effective use of computer systems such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. to perform job responsibilities.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers regardless of the level of technical expertise.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be flexible and overcome obstacles to complete tasks.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></p>
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<li id="isPasted" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">General office environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Require walking and bending.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">May require lifting up to 35 pounds. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must be able to work independently or in a team environment. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">May require visiting work sites and/or clients.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">On as needed basis working at a client office is required. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position regularly requires working in sitting position with computer for extended periods.</span></li>
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<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$128,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$180,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits Offered:</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Group and Voluntary Life insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Long-Term Disability insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Stock Ownership program*</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401(k) program with a company match*</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">California Paid Sick Leave <em>(for part-time/as-needed employees)*</em></span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance program</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fitness Reimbursement program</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Professional Development program*</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">*<strong><em>Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings</em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><a href="https://www.csgengr.com/">CSG Consultants</a> is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions and provides employment opportunities based on merit, qualifications, potential and competency. We want to have the best available people in every job. CSG policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CSG Consultants, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Any applicant who requires accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of a job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such accommodation. </em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>This consent form supplements our Global Personal Data Privacy Notice For Employment and Contractor Candidates found <a href="https://www.csgengr.com/personal-data-privacy-notice/">here</a>. We seek your consent to collect and use certain categories of personal data that may be deemed sensitive or special under Comprehensive Data Protection Laws, such as your race, gender identity, sexual orientation and the like. By consenting, you allow us to use this data in anonymized and aggregated form for mandatory governmental non-discrimination reporting and related record retention, and for our internal diversity and inclusion initiatives. This usage includes sharing the data with government bodies like the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and potentially with third-party diversity certification organizations. Refusals to provide consent may adversely affect our ability to comply with applicable employment law and/or preclude us from continuing to evaluate your candidacy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions, and subject to the caveats, in the notice linked above.</em></span></p>
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