Engineering Plans Examiner

About the role

E.P. Ferris and Associates is a professional engineering and surveying firm based in central Ohio. We are currently seeking candidates for various roles within our firm.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate engineering plans, calculations, and specifications for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards
• Examine plans related to civil, structural, transportation, drainage, grading, utilities, and related engineering disciplines (scope may vary by assignment)
• Identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, and code violations; prepare clear and concise correction comments and reports
• Cook with engineers, architects, contractors, and agency staff to resolve plan review comments
• Provide technical guidance and interpretations of engineering codes and standards
• Maintain accurate records of plan reviews, approvals, and revisions
• Meet established turnaround times and service level agreements for plan review
• Stay current with changes in engineering codes, standards, and best practices
• Support permitting and entitlement processes as required by client agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering plan review, design, or construction
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard engineering and plan review software (e.g., Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Previous experience working with or for public agencies
• Familiarity with electronic plan review systems
• Experience in consulting or third-party plan review services

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS) in Ohio
• Minimum 5+ years of land surveying experience
• Strong knowledge of boundary, ALTA standards, and right-of-way surveying
• Experience preparing and reviewing subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits
• Proficiency with survey software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center)
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Six and one-half Paid Holidays per Year
• Health Insurance for Employee Paid for by Company
• Dental and Vision Insurance for Employee Paid for by Company
• $25,000 Life and AD & D Insurance Policy for Employee
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Policy
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Plan (Employer Match 50% of the first 6% of your Contribution)
• Employee Bicycle Grant Program
• Employee Bonus Program