Permit Processing Engineer Assistant

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking an Engineering Assistant in the Permit Processing Section to review, process, and approve building, electrical, and plumbing permits under general supervision. The role handles a high-volume workflow and ensures documentation meets regulatory standards.

You will communicate with the public, compute costs, prepare plans for technical review, and maintain accurate records. A high school diploma and four years of relevant experience are required; additional engineering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years' experience in field or office work evaluating or drafting engineering, architectural, or development plans and drawings.
• Additional engineering-related education may substitute for experience; additional qualifying experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Accepts applications for building, water, plumbing, and electrical permits.
• Processes over 50 permits a day.
• Answers high volume of calls relating to permit applications or licenses.
• Explains and answers inquiries from the public on the permit process, status and fees.
• Reviews and tracks permit applications.
• Prepares documentation for permit submissions including maps and legal descriptions.
• Ensures permitting documentation is accurate and compliant with standards.
• Reviews plans for technical review and computes costs.
• Addresses revisions and disputes during the approval process.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking an Engineering Assistant in the Permit Processing Section to review, process, and approve building, electrical, and plumbing permits under general supervision. The role handles a high-volume workflow and ensures documentation meets regulatory standards.

You will communicate with the public, compute costs, prepare plans for technical review, and maintain accurate records. A high school diploma and four years of relevant experience are required; additional engineering