EPC Permit Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for checking initial IFP packages for completeness and timely submission to appropriate Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This position receives direction from the Director of Project Development and is responsible for over‑seeing that projects are permitted on schedule. The Permit Technician performs critical tasks as front‑line personnel related to relationship building, organizing, submitting permit applications, follow up and obtaining project permit applications from appropriate AHJ.

This includes receiving, reviewing, organizing, and preparing IFPs. The CUP or MUP conditions are additional Conditions of Approvals (COA) for submission to appropriate authorities and to ensure permits are obtained on schedule. Permit Specialist also provide both organizational and technical support to project development department as needed.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, jurisdiction staff and the customers
• Review and prepare drawings and other documents and organize IFP packages for submission for permit application and plan check to appropriate JHA
• Provide Project management teams with accurate and up to date information regarding permit process and permit activity as required per different project/JHA
• Follow up with staff and plan checkers to ensure reviews are done timely and permits are issued on time
• Type reports, letters, and a variety of other documents from rough draft to final document for submission
• Maintain and update permit applications log and plan checks being performed by Project Development team
• Maintain and update engineered drawings and site studies being performed by Project Development team
• Generate and maintain accurate record keeping system for active permits and tracking of all inspections to be performed on a particular project
• Perform other related duties as required
• Track active projects and follow‑up with project team and staff at the JHA as necessary to ensure that deadlines are achieved
• Provide due diligence review during RFP stage (review CUPs, ESAs, EIRs, wetland permits, etc.)
• Negotiate with AHJs regarding permit fees
• Know and understand all AHJ (Federal, State, and Local) requirements for all jurisdictions we work in
• Ability to learn new AHJ requirements when we expand into new regions
• Coordinate with Project Managers to issue payments on time for permitting
• Knowledge of construction processes and progress timelines

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

• 3+ years of Permitting experience preferably with multiple jurisdictions
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Communication, or related field

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Proven ability to take on responsibilities on multiple projects at one time
• Able to travel for pursuit meetings with different AHJs and project teams
• Proven ability to write and edit project summaries, technical documents, and other supporting information
• High attention to detail
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Able to work in a high‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• General knowledge of Solar PV, Energy Storage and Interconnection design construction
• Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Works in the Santa Fe Springs office 60% of the time.
• Works in the field, on various projects 20% of the time.
• May work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions.

• Hourly Rate…