Plan Check Engineer

A resume and compelling cover letter addressing your education, years of experience in plan review, type of projects you have reviewed, and professional licenses you hold, must be submitted with your online application to be considered complete.

Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings. As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and “creative economy” start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Under general supervision, examines structural calculations, specifications and construction plans for residential, commercial and industrial building projects.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines plans and specifications for the construction, alteration and repair of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures;
• Ensures that plans meet the requirements of related building codes, regulations and restrictions;
• Indicates corrections of structural deficiencies where required;
• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance;
• Responds to verbal and written inquiries;
• Works at the public counter and responds to questions related to building codes;
• Provides technical assistance and coordinates plan check activities with other City departments, external engineers, architects, and contractors, outside agencies, and the public;
• Interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Develops alternative methods to comply with requirements and restrictions;
• May inspect city facilities;
• Prepares comprehensive correction lists;
• Reviews structural and energy design calculations;
• Maintains files and records of specifications, calculations and other pertinent information related to submitted plans;
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state requirements;
• Reviews and determines fees associated with development projects; and
• Issues permits.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of structural and civil engineering;
• Construction methods and materials; and
• The Uniform Building Code and related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including disabled access requirements, energy and environmental standards and the like.

Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints and specifications;
• Interpreting and applying related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Conducting field investigations;
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Meeting the public in situations requiring diplomacy and tact; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Experience: Two (2) years progressively responsible experience checking construction plans of commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the El Segundo Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may; however, be considered.

Working Conditions: Typical office environment.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Probationary Period: All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.