Architectural Engineer

Department: City Planning Posting Expires: 10/29/2026 Salary: $63,401.31- $87,000.00 General Description and Classification Standards The purpose of this job is to review architectural & structural plans for large commercial projects to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws. Duties include but are not limited to approving building plans and specifications; assisting architects and developers with building code conformation; answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures; explaining departmental procedures; and processing paperwork.

Reviewing, analyzing, understanding, and interpreting plans and specifications, construction drawings and schematic diagrams, coordinating, managing, and directing assigned projects. The incumbent must ensure that best-in-class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and embrace, support, and promote the City’s core values, beliefs, and culture.

Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. May perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and responsibilities

approving building plans and specifications that comply with city codes and regulations regarding structural adequacy, life safety, and fire emergency exit configuration. Assisting a high volume of architects, engineers, developers, and customers in conformity with building code regulations. Additionally, the position includes conducting site visits with the potential to work remotely.

Providing services at a public counter to answer questions and approve plans, answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures. Meets and confers with contractors, public officials, neighborhood groups, outside agencies, advisory committees, citizens, and civic organizations regarding municipal facilities issues and assigned projects.

Reads and interprets a variety of information such as plans and specifications, other construction documents, technical manuals, trade journals, and testing information. Explaining departmental procedures to customers to facilitate permit issuance; directing customers to appropriate divisions for requested services. Maintaining accurate records, files of plans, plan review status, and work performed.

Offers suggestions and directs or participates as a member of a work team. Plans, implements, and/or oversees consultant studies, investigations and construction projects, and complex design activities including contract bid documents, for new structures, major repairs, modifications, and upgrades of municipal facilities.

Reviews and approves plans and projects; provides advisement and assistance to technicians, inspectors, and designers regarding municipal facilities design plans and their review. Ensures that assigned projects meet all applicable codes, standards, ordinances and laws. Administrative Duties: Evaluates and approve building plans and specifications that comply with city codes and regulations, structural adequacy, life safety, and fire emergency exit configuration.

Research projects and gathers information from architectural and engineering manuals, building and life safety codes, and governmental regulations. Interpersonal Relations: Confers with architects and engineers to acquire information necessary to assess the building. Works closely with others to ensure consistency during the concurrent plan review process, and to ensure plan reviews are completed in a timely manner.

Assists architects, engineers, developers, and the public in voluntary conformity to building code regulations. Answers inquiries from customers in the office and over the telephone regarding construction methods, procedures, and materials used. Explains departmental procedures to customers to facilitate permit issuance; directs customers to appropriate divisions for requested services.

Marginal Job Functions Performs other related duties as required. Administrative Duties: Prepares periodic updates in the City’s database regarding plan review and other issues. Communication: Confers with supervisor, Inspectors, contractors, the public, and others regarding code interpretations, and related issues. Problem Identification and Solution: Studies, interprets, and ensures Building codes are adhered to in building designs.

Decision Making Follows standardized procedures, building code regulations, and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Selects from multiple standardized procedures, written instructions, and methods to accomplish assigned tasks. Applies organizational policies and codes. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the principles, procedures, standards, and practices related to professional architectural/engineering work; of complex mathematics as it relates to architectural/engineering work and calculations; of project administration; of quality management techniques; of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned discipline.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications used in a typical business and engineering environment. Ability to: utilize sound judgment and make responsible decisions and recommendations; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively and courteously with associates, customers, and the public.

Knowledge of established building and construction codes and regulations. Knowledge of building construction procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties Knowledge of the terminology used within the department Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information.

Ability to communicate with supervisors and other staff members. Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to perform the mathematical calculations required by the job. Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques required by the job. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department. Ability to work under a minimum degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

– Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural or Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field is required. Three (3) years of building, inspection, code compliance, or related experience, and one (1) year of commercial plan review experience are required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered.

Preferred Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Civil Engineering and 8 years of experience involving primary responsibility for preparation or review and approval of standards, designs, and cost estimates of architectural engineering projects. 1 year of the required experience must have been gained in a position requiring certification as an Architect or registration as a Civil Engineer.

Licensures and Certifications Required: Valid Georgia Driver’s License All Candidates must obtain ICC Licensure within 6 months of employment Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions are associated with the job.