Who We Are Harris partners with municipalities tod elvier integrated solutions that address their most pressing challenges. From infrastructure design and maintenance to financial planning, environmental compliance, and community planning. We provide tailored support to help agencies achieve their goals and serve their communities effectively.

Whether advancing sustainability initiatives, modernizing infrastructure, or enhancing public spaces, we collaborate with municipal leaders to create thriving, resilient communities.

If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.

Harris is looking for an On-Call or Part-Time Plan Check Engineer to join our dynamic Municipal team in San Diego, CA or Ontario, CA. Staff Augmentation work to be performed in a remote setting or in office with Municipal Agency staff, as required. Must be able to utilize independent judgment and initiative to achieve project objectives and work at Agency Office, as necessary.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Possess the knowledge and ability to work with municipal reference documents in conjunction with project plans and specifications
• May include work in office with municipal Agency staff
• Must be able to utilize independent judgment and initiative to achieve project objectives
• Experience with development improvement plan review (e.g. grading, street, storm drain/hydrology, water, recycled water, and sewer plan set submittals)
• Check for accuracy of design and adherence to Agency guidelines, standards, specifications, and check lists
• Evaluate design for constructability, maintainability, and operability
• Track project budgets and prepare construction cost estimates
• Interface with Agency staff, inspectors, developers, engineers, and the public/customers
• Meet tight deadlines, prioritize tasks quickly, and coordinate schedules with several concurrent projects.
• Site visits/meetings with applicant, as necessary
• Track project’s milestones throughout plan check and construction cycle

Qualifications & Skills

• College Degree, Civil Engineering degree, required
• Professional Engineering License, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant civil engineering, plan check, or pipeline design experience, preferred

About Harris Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 280 employee-owners.

Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organized social and team building events.

Compensation & Benefits The hourly rate offered for this position is $54-65/hr. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.