Permit Project Coordinator

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, through its WECTEC Staffing Services unit, seeks a Permit Project Manager to lead permitting for renewable energy facilities including solar, wind, and storage projects. You will collaborate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction to obtain necessary permits and drive risk-informed project execution.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork with engineering, construction, development and project management to ensure permits align with project schedules and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating permit applications across jurisdictions.
• Ability to interpret local codes and environmental requirements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering and construction teams.
• Proven risk identification and mitigation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage permit applications across jurisdictions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local AHJs.
• Interpret building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare and review permit documentation.
• Track permit status and ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Coordinate permit activity timelines with the overall project schedule.
• Identify permit risks and report mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of permit-related communications.

Skills

Permitting

AHJ liaison

Risk management

Cross-functional

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

The Permit Project Manager is responsible for managing and facilitating the permitting process. This process is to build renewable energy facilities. The manager works directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain all permits required. These permits are necessary to build and operate the facility. Renewable energy facilities include solar, wind, battery energy storage, and associated transmission and substation infrastructure. They will also have proven abilities to facilitate project progress, identify and apply lessons learned, foresee and manage project risk. Furthermore, they will create tools and standardize work practices to maximize the efficiency and success of current and future projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage permit applications for renewable energy construction projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Develop and maintain relationships with local AHJs to facilitate the permitting process
• Interpret and apply local building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental requirements
• Prepare and review permit applications and supporting documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, development and project management teams
• Track and report permit status and ensure timely submission of all required documentation
• Coordinate permit activity timelines in alignment with the overall project schedule
• Identify and assess permit risks, develop mitigation strategies and report to project team
• Maintain accurate records of permit applications, approvals, and related communications