Description
Charles Abbott Associates is a leading provider of building and safety, engineering, and environmental services to public agencies throughout California, Nevada, Colorado, and Georgia. For over 40 years, we've partnered with cities and counties to deliver professional services that protect public safety and support community growth. We're not a staffing agency — we're a team of specialists who take the work seriously. --
We're looking for an experienced MEP Plan Checker (Full-time, Three-quarter time or part-time/Southern, CA) who can independently examine complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on residential and commercial projects and provide clear, code-compliant correction comments. You'll work directly with our plan check team reviewing submittals against applicable codes — IBC, IMC, IPC, NEC, Title 24, and local amendments. This is a technical role. If you can't read a set of MEP plans and identify code deficiencies without supervision, this isn't the right fit. ---
Requirements
What You'll Do
Examine complex building plans and supporting documents to ensure compliance with adopted building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes
Confer with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, and property owners to explain code requirements, regulations, and procedures
Prepare written correction notices, correspondence, and reports with accurate, code-cited commentary
Advise building inspectors and field staff on code interpretation and issues that arise during construction
Provide technical guidance and direction to other plans examiners in your area of expertise
Use computer-based plan review software (Bluebeam, ePlan, or similar) and standard office tools as part of the daily workflow
What We Require (Non-Negotiable)
3–5 years of hands-on plan check experience focused on MEP systems in residential and commercial construction
ICC Plans Examiner certifications in all three disciplines:
Electrical Plans Examiner (E3)
Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3)
Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3)
— OR — a current California PE license with demonstrated experience in residential and commercial MEP design or code review
Ability to write technically accurate, code-cited correction notices
Working knowledge of California Title 24 (energy and accessibility)
Proficiency with computer-based plan review software (Bluebeam, ePlan, or equivalent)
Please do not apply if you do not hold the ICC certifications listed above or a current PE license. Applications without verifiable credentials will not be reviewed. ---
What We're Looking For (Preferred)
5+ years of MEP plan check experience on complex projects
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience working for a municipality, county, or contract plan check firm
California experience preferred — Title 24 fluency is a real advantage
--- To Be Considered When applying, please include:
Your ICC certification numbers (E3, M3, P3) or PE license number in your application or cover note
A brief description of the types of projects you've reviewed (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use)
Applications that do not reference specific certifications or relevant project experience will not be considered. ---
Compensation Competitive, commensurate with experience and certifications. Full benefits package (for Full-time or Three-quarter time) including health, dental, vision, and paid time off. --- CAA is an equal opportunity employer.
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