WB Engineers+Consultants

Designs and evaluates building engineering systems

Permit Coordinator

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeMaryland, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction permitting, expediting, or project coordination, including owning permits from submission through finalization.
A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business, or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of electrical and building permit processes and how Authorities Having Jurisdiction review and inspect work.
Ability to independently manage many concurrent permits across different jurisdictions.
Proficiency with tracking tools such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, or Excel, and online permit portals.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication with reviewers, inspectors, clients, and internal teams.
Strong attention to detail and document accuracy.

Responsibilities

Assemble permit packages from engineers, designers, contractors, and utilities, and confirm each package is complete and accurate before submission.
Research Authority Having Jurisdiction submittal requirements, fees, review timelines, and local amendments, and keep the permitting database current.
Submit electrical, building, zoning, and site permit applications through Authority Having Jurisdiction portals, by mail, or in person.
Serve as the primary liaison with plan reviewers and inspectors; track review comments and coordinate timely resubmissions 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 finalized and sites can be energized and closed out.
Prepare status reports for project managers, company 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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience permitting EV charging stations, solar, telecommunications, or other multi-site infrastructure programs.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code 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 permit technician certification, such as ICC Permit Technician.

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).

About the Company

WB Engineers+Consultants

Designs and evaluates building engineering systems

WB Engineers+Consultants designs and evaluates building systems for owners, architects and organizations planning construction or upgrades. Its engineers develop mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-protection designs, alongside information technology, audiovisual and security consulting. The firm also inspects construction, tests installed systems and advises on controls and decarbonization to support building operations. Its work spans complex facilities such as laboratories, data centers and secure sites, combining technical design with decisions about project scope, cost and performance. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in New York City and serves clients through offices across the United States.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York, NY
Founded: 1999

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at WB Engineers+Consultants

See more jobs