Permit Project Coordinator

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC through WECTEC Staffing Services seeks a Permit Project Coordinator for a 1-year W-2 contract to manage and facilitate permitting for renewable energy facilities, including solar, wind, and storage, working with AHJs across jurisdictions.

You may travel to project sites occasionally, report to the onsite manager, and coordinate permit timelines with engineering and construction teams to ensure timely documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate permitting/regulatory environment
• Experience with renewable energy construction permitting
• Understanding of building codes and permitting processes

Responsibilities

• Coordinate permit applications for renewable energy construction across jurisdictions
• Develop and maintain relationships with AHJs to facilitate permitting
• Interpret and apply local building codes and environmental requirements
• Prepare and review permit documents and supporting data
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, development and project management
• Track permit status and ensure timely submission of documents
• Coordinate permit activity timelines with the project schedule
• Identify permit risks and report mitigation plans
• Maintain records of permit communications and approvals
• Attend pre-application meetings with regulatory agencies
• Keep teams informed about permitting timelines and requirements

Skills

Permitting experience

Renewable energy knowledge

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.

About the role:

We're looking for a Permit Project Coordinator on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. It is a W-2 position. You will manage and facilitate the permitting process. This process involves building renewable energy facilities. You will work directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain permits. We require these permits to build and operate the facility. Renewable energy facilities include solar, wind, battery energy storage, and associated transmission and substation infrastructure.

We may require you to travel occasionally to project sites and regulatory offices. You will report to the onsite manager.

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
• Attend pre-application meetings with regulatory agencies
• Keep project teams informed of permitting timelines and requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a corporate environment in permitting, regulatory compliance, or related field
• Experience with construction projects related to renewable energy, electrical utility, or major infrastructure permitting
• Understanding of building codes and permitting processes

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $47.00/hr. to $52.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC