Envision the future with us! At Willdan, we believe the future is now. Through our subsidiary Public Agency Resources (PARS), we are proud to be “Envisioning the Future” of Building & Safety—partnering with cities, buildings, and transportation projects to create safer, more sustainable communities.
We are currently seeking an MEP Plans Examiner to join our team in the Anaheim, CA area. If you’re passionate about building safety, code compliance, and supporting public agencies, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do
- Review mechanical (HVAC, ventilation, ductwork), electrical (load calculations, wiring, service panels) and plumbing/gas system plans for commercial and possibly multi-family residential projects.
- Verify that MEP system plans comply with the applicable California codes (e.g., California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code) and local amendments.
- Coordinate review comments with other disciplines (building, structural, fire, accessibility) to ensure full plan coordination.
- Prepare detailed correction/clarification letters to applicants when plans don’t meet code requirements; follow up as plans are revised.
- Serve as a technical resource to staff, contractors and the public on MEP-systems code interpretation.
- Maintain accurate plan review records, track review timelines, and ensure documentation of approved plans and issued permits.
- Stay current on changes in MEP codes, standards and best practices.
- Occasionally coordinate with on-site inspection staff to ensure that field installations match approved plans.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum 5 years of plan check experience.
- Strong municipal experience.
- ICC Certification Building Plans Examiner and one or more of the following:
- Mechanical Plans Examiner (M2)
- Electrical Plans Examiner (E2)
- Plumbing Plans Examiner (P2)
- In-depth knowledge of building codes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Why Join Us?
At Willdan we value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Here, you'll find the opportunity to:
- Contribute to transformative community projects.
- Work with a team of industry leaders and public agencies.
- Grow your career while helping envision and shape the future of building safety.
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of plan check experience
- Strong municipal experience
- ICC Certification Building Plans Examiner
- Mechanical Plans Examiner (M2) or Electrical Plans Examiner (E2) or Plumbing Plans Examiner (P2) certification
- In-depth knowledge of building codes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willdan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Willdan and has not been reviewed or approved by Willdan.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an employee stock purchase plan are highlighted as part of the package. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long-term financial security for employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered along with HSA and FSA options. This breadth of medical plan types is portrayed as a meaningful benefit for many roles and locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and dependent-care assistance are included. Tuition reimbursement and commuter benefits further expand the overall benefits mix.
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What We Do
Willdan (NASDAQ: WLDN) provides professional consulting and technical services to utilities, public agencies and private industry throughout the United States. Its broad set of complementary disciplines span energy efficiency, distributed energy resources and software, engineering and planning, public finance and economic consulting. Willdan provides integrated technical solutions to extend the reach and resources of its clients, and provides all services through its subsidiaries specialized in each segment. Since our establishment in 1964, Willdan has grown significantly, employing 1,560 dedicated professionals (excluding contractors) as of December 31, 2021, and achieving an impressive annual Contract Revenue exceeding $350 million. Willdan benefits from long standing, well-established relationships with local and state government agencies, investor-owned and municipal utilities, and commercial and industrial firms throughout the United States. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Willdan operates from offices in more than 20 states across the US, with its largest operations in California and New York.
