Part-Time Permit Technician

Photon Brothers; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teladoc sessions

Job summary

Photon Brothers in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a Part-Time Permit Technician to manage local permit submissions for solar, roofing and electrical projects. Based at our San Luis Obispo location, you will prepare permit packages, track progress, and ensure code compliance while coordinating with engineers, project managers, and utility providers.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 2+ years in permitting or admin roles, and proficiency in Google

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a permitting or administrative support role (solar or construction industry a plus).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Strong communication, proactiveness, and organizational skills.
• Ability to research questions and find answers independently and with urgency.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, team oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications to local AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).
• Track permit progress and proactively follow up with jurisdictions to ensure timely approvals.
• Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system of all permits and inspection documents.
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and utility companies regarding inspection scheduling and requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers and design teams to ensure permit packages are complete and code compliant.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of local codes and jurisdiction specific requirements.
• Other permitting and interconnection tasks as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Part-Time Permit Technician

Photon Brothers San Luis Obispo, California, United States

About this position

About Us: At Photon Brothers, we're dedicated to leading the way in clean energy solutions and helping our clients transition to sustainable, reliable power sources. As a trusted provider of electrical services, we specialize in the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and EV chargers, and are proud partners in Tesla's Powerwall Certified Installer program. We also offer roofing services, detach and reset, and solar system maintenance, making us a full-service home energy company.

With locations across Colorado and California, we keep everything in-house - from sales and project management to installation and service - so our customers always know who to call.

Position Overview: This position will be based out of our San Luis Obispo, CA location.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications to local AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)
• Track permit progress and proactively follow up with jurisdictions to ensure timely approvals
• Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system of all permits and inspection documents
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and utility companies regarding inspection scheduling and requirements
• Coordinate with engineers and design teams to ensure permit packages are complete and code compliant
• Maintain a thorough understanding of local codes and jurisdiction specific requirements
• Other permitting and interconnection tasks as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a permitting or administrative support role (solar or construction industry a plus)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Strong communication, proactiveness, and organizational skills
• Ability to research questions and find answers independently and with urgency
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, team oriented environment

Pay for this position is $23 to $28 per hour, depending on experience.

• This role is eligible for free Teladoc (general medical and mental health) sessions.

The pay range for this role is: 23 - 28 USD per hour(San Luis Obispo)

This role will be posted until September 25, 2026 at a minimum, or until the role is filled.