Electrical Permits Lead | Multi-State Compliance & Submittals

GMEA Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GMEA Services seeks a Permit Coordinator to secure electrical permits across multiple states, counties, and municipalities. You will serve as the liaison between project teams and AHJs, learn jurisdiction rules, prepare submittals, and keep licensing and documentation current to keep projects on track.

Responsibilities include submitting permit packages, tracking review timelines, managing fees, and ensuring compliance with NEC editions and local amendments.

Qualifications

• Prepare and submit electrical permit applications, plan sets, and supporting documents to city, county, and state agencies.
• Track state and local contractor licensing, registration, bonding, and insurance requirements.
• Coordinate licensed master electrician or qualifier sign-offs and signatures required on applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications and supporting documents to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Track permit reviews, respond to reviewer comments, and coordinate revisions with engineering and project teams.
• Manage permit fees, reconcile costs to project budgets, and process refunds or fee adjustments.
• Maintain reference libraries of jurisdictional requirements and checks for NEC editions and local amendments.
• Schedule inspections and coordinate with field crews, foremen, and project managers to avoid delays.

Skills

Permit coordination

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Permit tracking software

Job description

GMEA Services seeks a Permit Coordinator to secure electrical permits across multiple states, counties, and municipalities. You will serve as the liaison between project teams and AHJs, learn jurisdiction rules, prepare submittals, and keep licensing and documentation current to keep projects on track.

Responsibilities include submitting permit packages, tracking review timelines, managing fees, and ensuring compliance with NEC editions and local amendments.