Associate Engineer - Building Plan Review

Overview This City’s Building Division provides oversight and assistance towards the City's growth and development in relation to construction activity on private property within the City. The goal is to ensure the safety of buildings and to support the health and wellbeing of all persons living and working in San Jose through the implementation of the State of California’s current building codes and laws. Position The Division is seeking applicants for the Associate Engineer classification within the Building Plan Review section. This is a full-time position and plays a crucial role in ensuring that new construction and renovation projects comply with applicable laws, codes, and standards through a rigorous plan review process. Responsibilities include technical analysis, advisory services, and coordination with multiple stakeholders. Division Structure Permit Center: Plan intake and routing to plan review and Development Services Partners, over-the-counter permit processing, permit issuance, addressing, assistance desk/public information, ADU Ally, and Small Business Ally. Plan Review: Review of private development project plans and calculations for compliance with the California Building Codes and state laws, coordination with Development Services partners, expedited review, and coordinated review. Inspection: Inspects active private construction projects for compliance with the approved plans and adopted building codes and state laws. Support Services: Development Services call center, document imaging, records requests, and general support for the Building Division. Responsibilities Advising professional engineers, architects and others concerning code requirements, engineering and planning problems arising in the preliminary design of buildings and structures. Examining plans, calculations and specifications for residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial buildings, including complex major structures for structural adequacy and general compliance with governing laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Making independent engineering analyses on proposed buildings when required to justify the structural safety of design, and applicable electrical and mechanical systems. Working closely with and giving information to professional engineers, architects, contractors and the general public regarding building, zoning and general requirements concerning buildings and structures. Coordinating effectively with Development Service partners (e.g., Planning, Fire Prevention, Public Works, Environmental Services) for plan review consistency and to streamline the permit process. Advising building inspectors on structural, fire and life-safety challenges arising in the field during the construction of a building project. Instructing inspectors and technicians in the review of simple building plans. Performing observational review of critical structural elements of the projects under construction. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline or possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience. Acceptable Substitution: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of professional engineering experience. Exception: Associate Engineers working in the Building Division as plan reviewers must have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in professional civil engineering work with at least two (2) years of experience in design and construction of buildings. An EIT certificate is not acceptable as a replacement for the required Bachelor’s degree. Required Licensing: Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline may be required for some positions. Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required. Other licenses or certifications may be required for particular positions. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history: Job Expertise – Knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices, and city/department procedures, rules, and regulations. Analytical Thinking – Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems. Computer Skills – Proficient with common business applications (e.g., MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel). Decision Making – Identifies issues and opportunities and selects appropriate solutions. Planning – Aligns unit goals with organizational direction; defines tasks and milestones. Problem Solving – Defines problems, analyzes information, and determines effective solutions. Project Management – Supports projects and advances agency goals and objectives. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Builds collaborative relationships and resolves conflicts. Communication Skills – Communicates clearly in writing and speaking; ensures understanding and timely responses. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered. Only candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases may include one or more interviews. Questions If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Edmund Wong at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28