SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as a SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER in IRVINE. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.

SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for examining plans of commercial, industrial and single and multi-family projects. Performs duties involving the review and checking of plans including but not limited to, Hydrology and Hydraulics, WQMP, LID, Site Grading, & SD (as needed). Coordinates directly with clients, city departments, and engineers of record.

Possesses communication, technical writing, and presentation skills, and is capable of independently evaluating, selecting, and applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to projects.

SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

• Conducts plan checks on utility improvements plans including: sewer, water and storm drain.
• Effectively performs review of hydrology and hydraulic calculations and reports.
• Reviews engineering plans, reports, and supporting calculations.
• Checks for accuracy of design in conformance with City Standards and Check Lists.
• Coordinates with various City departments and Engineer of Record.
• Communicates between plan reviewer and the Engineer/Architect of Record.
• Review and have general understanding that plan check services shall be performed in conformance with the most current version of title reports, city master plans, municipal code, LID, APWA (Greenbook), etc.
• Works independently and as a team member; recognizes and sets priorities and meets deadlines.
• As needed, performs record keeping and documentation of plan check reviews.
• As needed, monitors and updates plan check log on a weekly basis in Microsoft Excel.

• Requires bachelor's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Requires 8+ years' experience in civil engineering industry, preparing studies such as Hydrology and WQMP.
• Preferred a minimum of 3 years' experience as a plan checker reviewing plans and hydrology and WQMP reports and related grading or improvement plans.
• Requires a California P.E. license in civil engineering.
• Maintains a high level of understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes and policies, guidelines and standards.
• Familiar with AES or Civil 3D hydrology software.
• Candidate must be familiar with computer operation (MS Office).
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Professional appearance and interaction.
• Able to work independently.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package (if working 32+ hours/week), remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status