CareerPlan

5207 Associate Civil Engineer - Department of Building Inspection (Permanent Exempt)

San Francisco, CA, usFull-time$155k–$188k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Reviews structural and architectural plans, calculations, and specifications for building permit applications to ensure compliance with the San Francisco Building Code and structural design standards.

Role type

Associate Civil Engineer (Plan Review)

Builds

Permit approvals and compliance documentation for public and private construction projects

Domain

Municipal government / Civil Engineering / Building Codes

Required skills

Structural engineering principles, Wood design, Concrete design, Steel design, Seismic design requirements, Building code interpretation, Plan review, Technical report writing

Preferred skills

ASCE 41 knowledge, Seismic evaluation/retrofit methodologies

Technologies

AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, SAP2000, MS Office

Responsibilities

Review structural and architectural plans for code compliance; Prepare technical reports and review comments; Evaluate permit applications for accuracy and completeness; Provide code interpretation to applicants; Review documents related to enforcement actions and violations.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC