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 seeking a highly qualified Plans Examiner holding Massachusetts State Certification and ICC certification(s) to perform professional building plan reviews for projects within the Boston Metro and Cape Cod Region. The Plans Examiner shall be an experienced code professional who values technical accuracy and strong understanding of the Massachusetts Codes and Standards. As a Plans Examiner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring building safety and compliance while working closely with public agencies, architects, contractors, and the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive plan reviews for compliance with the Massachusetts Building Code.
- Review architectural, structural, fire and life-safety, accessibility, and egress components.
- Coordinate professionally with design professionals, municipal officials, and internal staff.
- Provide clear, defensible code interpretations and written review comments.
- Maintain accurate and timely plan review documentation.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Massachusetts State Certification (Plans Examiner or equivalent).
- ICC Plans Examiner Certification(s) (Building preferred; additional disciplines a plus).
- Demonstrated experience in municipal or third-party plan review.
- Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts amendments.
- Excellent written communication and professional judgment.
- MA Licensed Engineer or Architect.
- Multi-discipline ICC certifications.
- Experience reviewing commercial, mixed-use, or specialized occupancies.
- Familiarity with electronic plan review platforms.
Why Join Us?
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
- Massachusetts State Certification (Plans Examiner or equivalent)
- ICC Plans Examiner Certification(s) (Building preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in municipal or third-party plan review
- Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts amendments
- Excellent written communication and professional judgment
- MA Licensed Engineer or Architect
- Multi-discipline ICC certifications
- Experience reviewing commercial, mixed-use, or specialized occupancies
- Familiarity with electronic plan review platforms
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.
