Plans Examiner, Senior - Civil

About the role

The Plans Examiner, SR – Civil performs senior-level review of construction documents for compliance with adopted codes, City standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. This position requires independent judgment in interpreting complex submittals, coordinating corrections across departments, and communicating technical requirements to engineers, developers, and contractors. The ideal candidate brings substantial municipal plan review experience in a high-volume environment and is proficient in electronic plan review platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior-level review of construction documents for compliance with adopted codes, City standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Interpret complex submittals and coordinate corrections across departments.
• Communicate technical requirements to engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Broaden understanding of codes and standards through continuous learning and professional development.
• Utilize electronic plan review platforms to manage and track plan reviews efficiently.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering or closely related field.
• Three years of experience with construction plan review specific to the job assignment or discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings substantial municipal plan review experience in a high-volume environment and is proficient in electronic plan review platforms. They possess a broad understanding of codes and standards and are able to interpret complex submittals and communicate technical requirements effectively.

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic plan review platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Benefits

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary)
• Option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12%
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Pay

Effective June 14, 2026, the salary range for this position will be $77,313.60 - $104,478.40/annually. Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $90,833.60/annually.

Schedule

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary)
• Option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12%
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Contact Information

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information. For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site. To learn more about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), please go to the Federal Student Aid website. To apply for this position, please visit the City of Scottsdale's official website or contact the Human Resources department directly.