Job Title: Engineering Plans Examiner & Inspector
Posted By: City of Missoula
Opening Date: Jul 5, 2026
Help Build Missoula's Future—One Project at a Time
Help shape Missoula's growth by ensuring development projects are safe, compliant, and built to serve the community for years to come. As an Engineering Plans Examiner & Inspector, you'll play a critical role in reviewing construction plans, inspecting public and private infrastructure projects, and guiding developers, contractors, engineers, and property owners through the development process. Your work will help protect public infrastructure, support responsible growth, and ensure projects meet local, state, and federal standards.
This position offers a unique combination of office and field work, allowing you to apply technical knowledge while collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. Whether reviewing plans, conducting site inspections, or helping customers navigate permitting requirements, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure throughout the Missoula community. The City offers a career ladder structure with opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and advancement as your expertise develops.
This position is part of the Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) union. To learn more about the collective bargaining agreement visit HERE.
Screening of applications will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026. Please apply by this date to ensure timely consideration of your application. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established and the position is filled.
To Apply: All applicants must submit a City of Missoula Application AND a Cover Letter explaining your interest in this position and detailing how your experience and education meet the qualifications.
Failure to attach the cover letter will result in your application being incomplete, and therefore, not reviewed by the hiring manager.
Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.
The hourly wages are as follows for Fiscal Year 2027:
Level I: $33.75/hour (new hires are brought in at this level)
Level II: $37.26/hour
Level III: $42.87/hour
Level IV: $45.56/hour
Contact Info
Name: Emmalee Plenger
Phone: 4065526136
Email: [email protected]
Job Posting Engineering Plans Examiner and Inspector 202606