Remote Structural Plan Review Engineer Part Time

SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, and they are seeking a talented and experienced Structural Plan Review Engineer to join their team. The role involves reviewing and evaluating structural construction documents, ensuring compliance with codes, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate structural construction documents submitted for approval utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, appropriate municipal ordinances, and construction and engineering standards, determine review fees, and authorize the release of approved documents for city permits
• Review structural engineering calculations for compliance with codes
• Provide timely oral and/or written communication detailing design and/or construction deficiencies in plans and specifications
• Direct and participate in design coordination meetings regarding private development projects and city, state, and regional capital improvement projects in order to lead the development process, ensure timely approval and completion of projects, and resolve any problem areas
• Assist inspectors with difficult or unusual code compliance issues and answer questions from inspectors about plan review comments
• Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with directors, managers, supervisors, employees, and other stakeholders to gain their cooperation and support on assigned projects/assignments

Requirements:

• Review and evaluate structural construction documents submitted for approval utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, appropriate municipal ordinances, and construction and engineering standards, determine review fees, and authorize the release of approved documents for city permits
• Review structural engineering calculations for compliance with codes
• Provide timely oral and/or written communication detailing design and/or construction deficiencies in plans and specifications
• Direct and participate in design coordination meetings regarding private development projects and city, state, and regional capital improvement projects in order to lead the development process, ensure timely approval and completion of projects, and resolve any problem areas
• Assist inspectors with difficult or unusual code compliance issues and answer questions from inspectors about plan review comments
• Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with directors, managers, supervisors, employees, and other stakeholders to gain their cooperation and support on assigned projects/assignments
• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
• Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by a State Board of Registration
• 3+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer working as a lead project engineer in the construction industry
• Experience performing wood-framed structural reviews
• ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification is a plus
• Experience performing Commercial Building Plan Review is preferred
• Experience performing structural reviews for a municipality preferred