Sparkfund
energy
PermittingSpecialist
“Permitting Specialist at Sparkfund. Skills: Permitting, AHJ Coordination, Project Coordination, Cross-functional Collaboration. Prepare, review, and submit permit applications. Track permit approvals, revisions, resubmissions, inspections, and closeout”
What You'll Achieve.
Submitting accurate and compliant permit applications with minimal resubmissions; Helping projects move efficiently through permitting and inspection timelines; Building productive working relationships with AHJs and municipal contacts; Communicating permitting risks and constraints proactively to project teams; Supporting improvements that increase permitting efficiency and project throughput
Industry & Context.
resolve submission issues; resolve permitting issues
Ability to travel regularly to AHJ offices and project sites, Valid driver’s license, Reliable transportation is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–5+ years of experience in permitting, entitlement, municipal approvals, construction coordination, or field operations, Experience working with AHJs, municipal agencies, or regulatory bodies, organizational skills and attention to detail in high-volume environments, Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and concurrent permitting activities simultaneously, Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to AHJ offices and project sites
Nice to Have
Experience with distributed energy resources (DER), electrical permitting, utilities, or infrastructure projects, Familiarity with permit tracking systems or permitting technology platforms, Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, or applicable construction and electrical code requirements, Background in construction management, engineering, urban planning, or related industries
What You'll Do.
and submit permit applications
Track permit approvals
Maintain organized permitting records
Build and maintain professional relationships with AHJ staff
Coordinate directly with jurisdictions to clarify requirements
Monitor jurisdictional changes and communicate updates
Support inspection scheduling and ongoing jurisdictional communication
Integrate permitting timelines into project schedules
Identify permitting risks
Prioritize permit submissions based on project timelines
Support reduction of permit approval cycle times
Partner with Engineering
Coordinate permitting requirements across internal stakeholders
Surface recurring jurisdictional trends and feedback
Support field teams during inspections
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Delivery, Applications Design, and Host Engagement teams; Coordinate permitting requirements, site constraints, and approval readiness across internal stakeholders; Surface recurring jurisdictional trends and feedback to improve future project planning; Support field teams during inspections, approvals, and readiness-to-mobilize activities
Communication Scope
Communicate impacts proactively; Communicate updates impacting project timelines; Communicate permitting risks and constraints proactively
Process & Methodology
Integrate permitting timelines into broader project and construction schedules, Identify permitting risks, delays, or blockers early and communicate impacts proactively, Prioritize permit submissions based on project timelines and deployment needs, Support reduction of permit approval cycle times and overall project throughput goals
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