Permitting Associate

Barrios Engineering, LLC; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Engineering, LLC is seeking a Permitting Associate to manage project permitting workflows and agency coordination in Orlando, FL. You will prepare and submit permit applications across municipal, county, state, and utility agencies, coordinating with AHJs and internal teams to move projects through approvals.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in permitting or development coordination, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with Florida permitting processes.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of permitting or development coordination experience preferred.
• Familiarity with municipal permitting processes and agency workflows.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up capabilities.
• Experience in land development, architecture, engineering, or construction preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida permitting agencies strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for municipal, county, state, and utility agencies.
• Coordinate with AHJs, utility providers, and regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
• Monitor review cycles, deadlines, permit statuses, and agency correspondence.
• Assemble permit packages including plans, applications, supporting documents, and consultant deliverables.
• Coordinate responses to review comments with internal design teams.
• Maintain permitting logs and project status reporting.
• Research jurisdictional requirements, codes, and submission procedures.
• Support entitlement, zoning, and land development approvals as needed.
• Coordinate inspections, approvals, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Follow-up

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Job description

The Permitting Associate manages project permitting workflows, agency coordination, application preparation, and entitlement support to help projects move efficiently through approval processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for municipal, county, state, and utility agencies.
• Coordinate with AHJs, utility providers, and regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
• Monitor review cycles, deadlines, permit statuses, and agency correspondence.
• Assemble permit packages including plans, applications, supporting documents, and consultant deliverables.
• Coordinate responses to review comments with internal design teams.
• Maintain permitting logs and project status reporting.
• Research jurisdictional requirements, codes, and submission procedures.
• Support entitlement, zoning, and land development approvals as needed.
• Coordinate inspections, approvals, and closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of permitting or development coordination experience preferred.
• Familiarity with municipal permitting processes and agency workflows.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up capabilities.
• Experience in land development, architecture, engineering, or construction preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida permitting agencies strongly preferred.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development and advancement opportunities