Licensing Engineer, Fuel

Protingent; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Licensing Engineer, Fuel to manage licenses, permits, and regulatory filings for fuel operations. You will monitor federal, state, and local regulations, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain records to ensure compliance with evolving requirements.

The role involves interaction with regulatory agencies, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to implement robust controls and improve licensing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 0–5 years in licensing, regulatory affairs, compliance, permitting, or related operational function.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes, documentation, and recordkeeping best practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, consistency, and follow-through.
• Ability to analyze requirements, interpret guidance, and apply procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools, and comfort with document tracking systems/DVDs.

Responsibilities

• Develop preparation, submission, renewal, and tracking of licenses, permits, registrations, and other regulatory filings.
• Monitor regulations affecting fuel operations and identify compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather documentation, support audits, and maintain records.
• Serve as point of contact for regulatory agencies and licensing authorities.
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and status updates for licensing activities.
• Review processes and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support development and implementation of licensing policies and controls.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with legal, operations, finance, safety, and others to resolve licensing issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in compliance workflows.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, compliance, legal studies, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document tracking systems

Job description

Position Title

Licensing Engineer, Fuel

Job Responsibilities

• Develop the preparation, submission, renewal, and tracking of licenses, permits, registrations, and other regulatory filings.
• Monitor applicable federal, state, and local regulations affecting fuel operations and identify compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, support audits, and maintain accurate records.
• Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies, inspectors, and licensing authorities.
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and status updates for all licensing and regulatory activities.
• Review operational processes and documentation to help ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls related to licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with responding to inquiries, notices, and requests for information from regulatory bodies.
• Partner with legal, operations, finance, safety, and other teams to resolve licensing and regulatory issues.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardization, and accuracy in compliance workflows.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, compliance, legal studies, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-5 years of experience in licensing, regulatory affairs, compliance, permitting, or a related operational function.
• Working knowledge of regulatory processes, documentation requirements, and recordkeeping best practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, consistency, and follow-through.
• Ability to analyze requirements, interpret guidance, and apply procedures effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools, and comfort working with document tracking systems or databases.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience supporting licensing or compliance activities in the fuel, energy, transportation, logistics, or highly regulated industry.
• Familiarity with permit management, audit support, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience building or improving compliance processes and internal controls.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a preferred.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $95K-$140K
• Location: Washington D.C. (Onsite).
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.