[Hiring] Civil Plans Examiner @Aoka

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in municipal plan review, site development, and floodplain management to join Aoka. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring high-quality infrastructure projects meet regulatory standards while enjoying the flexibility of meaningful, project-based work.

Why You'll Love This Role

• $40–$50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% of employee contributions (subject to plan eligibility)
• Work remotely from anywhere in Texas
• Accept assignments based on project availability and your workload
• Help shape safer, better-designed communities by ensuring civil engineering plans meet safety, design, and regulatory requirements
• Work alongside experienced engineers, municipal staff, and development professionals

What You'll Do

• Evaluate the full range of civil engineering plans, calculations, and supporting documents for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Assess site development plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadway improvements, and erosion control measures
• Review 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

Company Description

Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Our proprietary software, VertexPlans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting—ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.

• Our Values: Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus
• Our Vision: Empower clients with cutting-edge technologies and certified inspectors to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable solutions.

Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.