Permit Coordinator

At Sunrun, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. To do it, we’re designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. We’re unlike any other residential energy company.

Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Who We Are We’re on a mission to make energy more reliable and affordable for more people. We provide an opportunity with storage and solar to help people access greater energy independence without the big upfront costs. Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the country and has a mission to bring stably priced resilient power to the masses.

About Sunrun Since 2007, Sunrun has grown into America's #1 home solar and battery company. We got here by putting our people’s safety and growth first. That’s why we created the Power+ program: to invest in your skills. We train you to work across different teams—from qualifying homes for solar, to installing, to inspecting the final work, and servicing existing systems.

This versatility helps limit reduced hours and enhances job security in an industry affected by seasons. It also means you can solve customer problems in one visit, keeping you safely off the road and moving your career forward.

Overview The Permit Coordinator is responsible for preparing building permit submittal packages, as well as coordinating the efficient submittal, approval, and retrieval from local jurisdictions. This position acts as a liaison between Sunrun and jurisdictional employees, working together to resolve any redline corrections and prepare for upcoming requirement changes. The Permit Coordinator communicates the status of each permit, and works closely with internal Sunrun teams to meet branch and company goals.

Responsibilities Review, prepare, submit, and receive permit packages in accordance with jurisdictional requirements

Coordinate payment and reimbursement of permit fees according to company guidelines

Work with internal teams and jurisdictional employees to understand and resolve any jurisdictional comments

Work with jurisdictions and Sunrun Design Engineering teams to fully understand, communicate, and resolve AHJ corrections

Be an advocate for Sunrun and work with local jurisdictions to streamline permit processes

Understand local AHJ requirements as it relates to the permit process and update the AHJ database permitting requirements as needed

Schedule appointments to meet customers and obtain customer signatures, final paperwork sign off and payment collection

Willingness and ability to participate in the Power+ programs, which means you may be cross trained to perform comparable work in other departments or asked to perform work in other departments you're already skilled to support.

Organize all completed paperwork, and process payments in a compliant, secure manner, if assigned

Prepare project documentation for construction teams

Utilize software systems to record progress of various tasks

Additional duties assigned as needed

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent is required

Minimum of 1 years of previous field construction experience

Experience with construction permitting is preferred

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