Civil Plans Examiner

About the role

We are seeking an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in municipal plan review, site development, and floodplain management to join Aoka.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the full range of civil engineering plans, calculations, and supporting documents for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Audit site development plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadway improvements, and erosion control measures
• Assess floodplain development proposals for compliance with FEMA standards, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and local floodplain ordinances
• Evaluate elevation certificates, no-rise certifications, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies, and floodplain development permit applications
• Verify that plans comply with adopted codes, municipal standards, and accepted engineering practices
• Prepare clear, accurate review comments and required corrections through the VertexPlans platform
• Coordinate with engineers, developers, contractors, and municipal staff (including floodplain administrators) to resolve review comments
• Utilize VertexPlans for project tracking, documentation, communication, and report submission
• Consistently meet established turnaround times while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field required
• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Availability to work part-time on an as-needed basis remotely (no guaranteed minimum hours)
• Strong technical command of civil engineering principles related to site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and infrastructure
• Texas Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred
• Prior experience performing civil and floodplain plan reviews for municipalities preferred
• Working knowledge of FEMA floodplain regulations, the National Flood Insurance Program, and local floodplain ordinance administration