Senior Plan Check Engineer – FT, Hybrid

CSG Consultants, Inc.

Senior Plan Check Engineer reviewing construction documents for compliance with California Building Standards. Ensure designs meet life-safety and structural review requirements under CSG Consultants.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards, with a strong ability to review construction documents for compliance. Proficient in managing plan check processes and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders in the construction industry.

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California Building Standards CodesPlan ReviewPE California LicenseICC CertificationsConstruction Inspection

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Hard Skills

Technical ReviewDesign Discipline CoordinationCode InterpretationConstruction Document EvaluationEngineering Judgment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgmentStress ManagementFlexibilityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteBluebeamBluebeam StudiosMicrosoft TeamsZoom

Certifications & Qualifications

PE California LicenseICC Building Plans Examiner CertificationICC Electrical Plans Examiner CertificationICC Mechanical Plans Examiner CertificationICC Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction CodesPlan Check Correction NoticesLife-Safety ReviewMulti-Family ConstructionCommercial Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
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.
Have a 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 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.
Work towards obtaining and maintaining additional ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position.
Work under the general direction of the supervisor who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress and periodically reviews completed work.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 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.
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, or CASp Certification, as required for this role.
Competency in, and effective use of computer systems such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers regardless of the level of technical expertise.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be flexible and overcome obstacles to complete tasks.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program*
401(k) program with a company match*
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program*