Construction Permitting Specialist

Location: Englewood, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $44.00 $ 47.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving required (MVR check required)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

A Construction Permitting Specialist is needed to assist with securing Right-of-Way, Access, Right-of-Entry, and Encroachment Permits associated with overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines. This position will work with various jurisdictions including, but not limited to, Colorado Department of Transportation, Union Pacific, BNSF, Local Railroads, RTD, as well as County and City Road & Bridge and Public Works departments.

Research and Analysis:

• Complete desktop reviews of project plans and research federal, state, and local construction permit requirements. Typical permits required may include CDOT utility installation permits, Temporary Construction Entrance permits, railroad encroachment permits, ...etc
• Coordinate with other departments to gather construction details from civil, foundation, line, and restoration stakeholders.

Documentation and Permitting:

• Prepare and draft construction permit packages for review by the construction permitting lead.
• Submit permit packages to jurisdictions and track their status through to approval.
• Assist in coordinating jurisdictional approvals for access, road crossings, and right-of-way occupancy.

Data and Field Support:

• Update and maintain the project's ArcGIS Online (AGO) site with permit requirements, status updates, and other critical spatial data.
• Attend field reviews and site visits to gather data, assess constructability, and support the project.
• Support the change management process by tracking and documenting modifications to construction plans.

Coordination:

• Work with the Project Manager to facilitate meetings and communications with project stakeholders.
• Assist in the closeout process for permits and agreements upon completion of construction.

• Ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including construction and engineering representatives, and governmental agencies on a daily basis.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and minimum 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects Required; OR
• Master's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and minimum 3 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects Required.

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Note:

A Bachelor's degree is non-negotiable.)*

• Minimum 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects (with a Bachelor's Degree); OR minimum 3 years in the same areas (with a Master's Degree).

• Driving required; MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check will be conducted.
• Position requires attendance at field reviews and site visits.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Industry: Infrastructure Engineering & Utilities Typical Roles:
Staff Purchaser, Staff Project Controls Specialist, Project Management, Supply Chain Management Work Type:
On-site Formatting Notes:
Detailed job summaries with comprehensive responsibility breakdowns; structured sections for contract details, required/preferred experience, education requirements, and benefits; consistent use of bold formatting for key sections; includes regulatory context (FERC, NERC) relevant to utility operations; professional tone emphasizing infrastructure criticality and safety legacy since 1898 Compliance Watch:
Work authorization requirement - no visa sponsorship available; FERC and NERC regulatory compliance knowledge referenced; OSHA 10-hour safety certification required for certain roles; field audit and forensic analysis capabilities suggest rigorous compliance and quality control standards Special Considerations:
Client focuses on grid distribution and transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure; multi-million dollar procurement portfolios indicate large-scale operations; contract-to-hire and right-to-hire positions with 12-month durations; heavy emphasis on ERP systems (IBM Maximo, Oracle Primavera P6); subcontractor and 3PL provider management expertise critical; client-facing…