Recent graduate from a Civil Engineering program to perform structural and architectural plan checking of residential and minor commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects of simple and medium complexity for compliance with the Building Codes and structural engineering principles. Evaluates test reports. May occasionally perform structural inspections in the field for special projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related field.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of plan check review; methods of and materials used in building construction; some knowledge of state and local laws, codes, and regulations; design and analysis of buildings and other structures constructed or rehabilitated to resist forces induced by vertical and horizontal loads of a static and dynamic nature; scientific and mathematical principles;
Skill in: the use of personal computers, software specific to structural design and current office software applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to: learn and apply the State of California’s Building Standards and local codes; read and interpret structural plans for compliance with state and local building and safety codes and ordinances; learn and establish occupancy classifications, building exiting, and fire resistance requirements; respond to requests from the general public; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, planning staff, contractors, developers, architects, property owners, and the public.
Location: Multiple locations throughout California

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