OverviewWe are seeking a Permitting Supervisor to join our Energy-Electric sector and support electric utility infrastructure projects. As a Permitting Supervisor you will be collaborating with our project management team, working closely with engineering, environmental, land services, construction, and various state and local agencies in the preparation, review, submittal and expediting of related permits.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, and as necessary, defend permit submittal including, but not limited to, access permits, both pre and post construction, traffic control, encroachment, roadway crossings both underground and overhead related to rural and urban locations highway, rail, and FAA permits, to ensure constructability reviews support strict compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal requirements and those locally interpreted.
- Assemble, check, and submit permit packages either directly or through client’s submittal personnel.
- Expedite permit package preparation, award, re-issue throughout lifecycle of post design through energization and close-out.
- Attend team and client work status meetings, attend design review meetings and participate in site assessment document reviews.
- Manage interaction with both internal and client permit team, key stakeholders during initial design and engineering phases to ensure appropriate feedback and as/if necessary, modification to project parameters to ensure timely submittal and review or permit packages and their issuance.
- Attend assigned permit bureau meetings related to assigned project area or discipline to maintain current and in-depth knowledge of permitting processes and changes.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and amicable relationships with client staff, public, development community, permitting agency staff, and others during the course of work.
- Stay up to date on evolving agency requirements and permitting practices to support efficient project execution and regulatory compliance.
- Inform team of all new and trending changes related to permitting process as local conditions.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of direct Electric utility and underground infrastructure permitting experience required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-2 years of supervisor experience required
- Prior QA/QC review experience in a variety of document types such as reports, construction designs, permit applications & exhibits, etc. required
- Ability to interpret/understand technically written documents and create, draft, and edit designs, meeting agendas/notes, and permitting applications required
- Knowledge of and prior work with the Caltrans DSDD, EPE, & Encroachment application processes preferred
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
- Proficiency using KMZ review and creation via Google Earth Pro
- Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, adaptable to change and excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast paced and highly focused environment
- Capability to guide and supervise a team in permit processes
Pay Range: $120,000 - $162,000 per year
Work Location: Remote
Travel: Quarterly travel in the Southern CA area
Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check
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