Permit Coordinator

Job Overview Permit Coordinator to own the permit lifecycle for EV charging infrastructure projects across multiple states, from application through final inspection and permit closeout. You will join a team that delivers electrical engineering, permitting, and design coordination for national EV charging clients. You will be the day-to-day point of contact between WB, our clients, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), managing a high volume of concurrent sites with minimal oversight and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble permit packages from engineers, designers, contractors, and utilities, and confirm each is complete and accurate before submission.
• Research AHJ submittal requirements, fees, review timelines, and local amendments, and keep WB's AHJ permitting database current.
• Submit electrical, building, zoning, and site permit applications through AHJ portals, by mail, or in person.Serve as primary liaison with AHJ plan reviewers and inspectors; track review comments and coordinate timely resubmittals with the design team.
• Maintain permit schedules and update the master tracker daily with status, jurisdiction, submission and expiration dates, and open actions.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors and confirm conditions are resolved so permits are finaled and sites can be energized and closed out.
• Prepare status reports for project managers, WB leadership, and client program teams on permit health across the portfolio.
• Flag permit risks to schedule or budget early and recommend mitigations, such as pre-application meetings or phased submittals.
• Keep permit records, approvals, and correspondence organized and audit-ready.
• Help standardize templates, checklists, and tracking workflows as the practice grows.

Requirements

• 3+ years in construction permitting, expediting, or project coordination, including ownership of permits from submission through final.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, (or a related field); or equivalent exoerience.
• Working knowledge of electrical and building permit processes and how AHJs review and inspect work.
• Proven ability to manage many concurrent permits across different jurisdictions independently.
• Proficiency with tracking tools such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, or Excel, and with online AHJ permit portals.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with reviewers, inspectors, clients, and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy.

Preferred Experience

• Experience permitting EV charging stations, solar, telecom, or other multi-site infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and common local amendments.
• Experience with zoning, site plan, right-of-way, or fire/life safety approvals.
• Experience coordinating with electric utilities on service applications.
• Experience at an engineering or consulting firm serving outside clients.
• PMP, CAPM, or a permit technician certification (e.g., ICC Permit Technician).