Permitting & Compliance Coordinator for Utilities

L.E. Myers Co; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Job summary

The L.E. Myers Co. seeks a Permitting Specialist to secure permits and approvals for electrical transmission and substation projects. You will coordinate with permitting agencies, prepare applications, and track permits across multiple projects to ensure timely, compliant execution.

Established in 1891, L.E. Myers is a premier electrical contractor offering training, stability, and growth within MYR Group Inc. This role supports field teams and bid processes with precise permit management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of permitting, right-of-way, project coordination or administrative experience in utility or construction.
• Strong reading of construction drawings/maps helps.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project scopes and routes to identify permits and approvals.
• Build a permit tracker for each project showing agency, lead time, cost and owner.
• Flag long-lead permits early so they are built into bids and schedules.
• Prepare and submit complete permit applications and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies and respond promptly to questions.
• Maintain a permit log with submittal dates, status, expiration dates and renewals.
• Coordinate inspections, extensions, amendments and permit close-out.
• Keep organized records for audits and client reporting and future bids.
• Support field crews with permit issues during construction.

Skills

Permitting experience

Right-of-way

Project coordination

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The L.E. Myers Co. seeks a Permitting Specialist to secure permits and approvals for electrical transmission and substation projects. You will coordinate with permitting agencies, prepare applications, and track permits across multiple projects to ensure timely, compliant execution.

Established in 1891, L.E. Myers is a premier electrical contractor offering training, stability, and growth within MYR Group Inc. This role supports field teams and bid processes with precise permit management.