Land Development Permitting Specialist

Solid Ground Engineering, PLLC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonuses

Hybrid work environment

4 weeks Paid Time Off

8 Holidays

Health Savings Account

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Solid Ground Engineering, PLLC is seeking a qualified permitting professional to manage land use planning and permit submissions across Washington and Oregon. You will coordinate with jurisdictions, agencies, and project teams to move permits forward and ensure timely approvals.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in land use-related roles, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong communication, organization, and software skills (Bluebeam, MS Office). Hybrid work in the Pacific Northwest is supported.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in land use planning, permitting, municipal planning, civil engineering consulting, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted.
• Experience with local jurisdictions and permitting agencies throughout Washington and/or Oregon preferred.
• Working knowledge of zoning codes, subdivision regulations, development standards, and land use permitting processes.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, surveys, site plans, and construction drawings.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and submit land development permit applications to local, county, and state jurisdictions in the Pacific Northwest.
• Coordinate with planning departments, public works agencies, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to facilitate permit approvals.
• Track permit status, review timelines, agency comments, and project milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare permit narratives, responses to agency comments, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Land use planning

Permitting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Permit tracking software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Public Administration

Tools

Bluebeam

Permit tracking software

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solid Ground Engineering, PLLC is seeking a qualified permitting professional to manage land use planning and permit submissions across Washington and Oregon. You will coordinate with jurisdictions, agencies, and project teams to move permits forward and ensure timely approvals.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in land use-related roles, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong communication, organization, and software skills (Bluebeam, MS Office). Hybrid work in the Pacific Northwest is supported.