Plan Check Engineer

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley”. Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world’s premier computer and semiconductor producers.

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The ideal candidate for Plan Check Engineer with our Office of Building Safety will possess strong technical background in structural engineering and/or building life safety in a wide range of residential and commercial projects. This candidate will be proactive, customer service-oriented, and a team player and demonstrates effective communication skills. Analytical skills, initiative, independent judgment, along with strong time management and attention to detail, are key attributes for success in this role.

Under general supervision, the Plan Check Engineer performs plan examination to ensure compliance with building codes, applicable laws, State regulations, City ordinances, acceptable engineering practices, and nationally recognized standards; assists in permit processing and confers with field inspectors in resolving code-related problems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey-level classification where the incumbents possess the applicable educational and training background, appropriate certificates and licenses in the field, as well as practical work experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from the Plan Review Manager.
• May exercise indirect supervision over technical staff.

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Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform independent plans examinations on building and other disciplines concerning the construction or alteration of industrial, commercial, and residential structures to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
• Check complex plans and calculations to determine loading and adequacy of design to meet earthquake, wind load, and structural requirements.
• Perform independent analysis as required.
• Answer questions and provide information to architects, engineers, contractors, and owners regarding building, , mechanical, plumbing, electrical code requirements, application of various codes, and structural requirements.
• Check plans for conformance to non-structural items such as building classification and occupancy, egress, accessibility, energy conservation regulations, green building code requirements, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical code requirements.
• Conduct field inspections as needed and advise Building Inspectors regarding structural and other code-related issues arising in the field.
• Train technical counter staff to check plans for completeness.
• Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, records, and files regarding plan check activities.
• Coordinate plan reviews with other departments as necessary.
• Stay informed regarding building codes, new building construction methods and materials.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the assigned filed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing structural and architectural plan check reviews.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or a related field.

License or Certificate:

• Must possess professional registration as an Architect, Civil, or Engineer in the State of California;
• Must possess or obtain an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certification within 12 months of appointment;
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Civil and/or Structural Engineering

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please submit a complete job application online, and upload the following documents in the Attachements Section of the application. Verification of certifications will be required prior to being hired for this position.

Contact the recruiter, Jasmin Ramos, at [email protected] with any questions. Resume or CVCover LetterCopies of all relevant License/s and Certification/s

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

General office environment; sit and/or stand for long periods of time, repetitive keyboarding; reach, squat, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

Supplemental Information

THE FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DATE IS JUNE 26, 2026

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RETIREMENT

Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare. ProTech members participate both in CalPERS, and the LIUNA pension fund. The current cost of the LIUNA pension fund is $1.39/hour.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate. Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $250 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL

Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION

City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and EyeMed or VSP Vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE

City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE

City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

VACATION

Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation based on years of service.

HOLIDAYS

Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE

Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Employees are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM

Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.