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Senior Permit Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: 5850
Employer Industry: Engineering Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $100,000
- Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off to promote work-life balance
- Opportunity to work independently and manage complex permitting tasks
- Join a supportive environment that values safety, innovation, and collaboration
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Serve as the primary permitting lead for all projects, managing permits across various jurisdictions including city, county, and state levels.
- Coordinate all permits related to utility construction, including excavation, pipeline, and environmental permits.
- Conduct comprehensive permit research and prepare complete permitting packages for submission.
- Maintain communication with municipal reviewers, inspectors, and utility stakeholders to secure timely approvals.
- Track all permits and communicate updates to internal engineering, construction, and project teams.
What is Required (Qualifications):
- 5-7+ years of direct experience obtaining permits for utility, gas, energy, infrastructure, or public works projects.
- Strong knowledge of utility construction permitting and municipal code interpretation.
- Experience navigating City of Los Angeles permitting systems for utility work.
- Proven ability to independently manage permitting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proficiency with GIS tools and online permitting systems used by LA City and LA County.
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Prior experience supporting SoCalGas or another gas/electric utility.
- Familiarity with pipeline construction workflows and environmental compliance for trenching.
- Understanding of CEQA/NEPA triggers related to utility development.
- Strong municipal relationships and understanding of Southern California agency processes.
- Ability to anticipate jurisdictional issues early in the permitting process.
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