Plan Check Engineer Salary $141,525.28 - $172,113.24 Annually
Location: City of Milpitas, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2025-00049 Department: City Manager Division: Office of Building Safety Opening Date: February 12, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous
Description Benefits Questions Definition THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. THE FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DATE IS MARCH 12, 2026.
The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the "Crossroads of Silicon Valley".
Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world's premier computer and semiconductor producers.
To learn more, visit This Is Milpitas.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for Plan Check Engineer with our Office of Building Safety will possess strong technical background in structural engineering and/or building life safety in a wide range of residential and commercial projects. This candidate will be proactive, customer service-oriented, and a team player and demonstrates effective communication skills. Analytical skills, initiative, independent judgment, along with strong time management and attention to detail, are key attributes for success in this role.
Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Plan Check Engineer performs plan examination to ensure compliance with building codes, applicable laws, State regulations, City ordinances, acceptable engineering practices, and nationally recognized standards; assists in permit processing and confers with field inspectors in resolving code-related problems.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is a journey-level classification where the incumbents possess the applicable educational and training background, appropriate certificates and licenses in the field, as well as practical work experience.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general supervision from the Plan Review Manager. May exercise indirect supervision over technical staff.
Required Documents Please submit a complete job application online, and upload the following documents in the Attachments Section of the application. Verification of certifications will be required prior to being hired for this position.
Contact the recruiter, Jasmin Ramos, at hrrecruitment@milpitas.gov with any questions.
Resume or CV Cover Letter Copies of all relevant License/s and Certification/s
Conflict of Interest Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.
Special Requirements Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: General office environment; sit and/or stand for long periods of time, repetitive keyboarding; reach, squat, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department. The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Retirement Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare. ProTech members participate both in CalPERS, and the LIUNA pension fund. The current cost of the LIUNA pension fund is $1.39/hour.
Medical Insurance Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
Retiree Medical Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
Dental & Vision City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.
Life Insurance City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
Disability Insurance City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.
Deferred Compensation City contributes $75 per month on the employees behalf.
Vacation Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation based on years of service.
Holidays Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
Sick Leave Employees earn 12 days annually.
Tuition Reimbursement Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
Fitness Program Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.
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