MEP Building Plan Checker: Southern California

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We're looking for an experienced MEP Plan Checker (Full-time, part-time, or remote work options available) 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. ---

 

 

 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

 

Ideal candidates will have:

• 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)

 

Preferred candidates will also have:

• 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

• Pay Range: $57 - $80/hour

 

Why Join CAA?

✔ Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
✔ Company-matching 401(k)
✔ Growth opportunities
✔ Supportive team, growth path, and paid certifications

 

The best part? 

You get to work with people that care about you and your career!