Permitting & Licensing Specialist — Hybrid/Remote Ready

brdaelectric; Fenton (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Brda Electric is seeking a detail-oriented Permitting & Licensing Specialist to support our Commercial, Residential, and Solar divisions. You will manage permits, contractor licensing, utility applications, inspection scheduling, and regulatory documentation, ensuring projects begin on solid ground and stay compliant.

You will coordinate across municipalities and AHJs, maintain licenses and registrations, and help optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in permitting, licensing, construction administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in electrical, construction, engineering, or solar industries is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office & Google Workspace.
• Experience using municipal permitting portals is a plus.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies is preferred but not required.
• Experience with permitting or licensing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Permitting Administration: Prepare, review, and submit permit applications for commercial, residential, and solar projects.
• Communicate with municipalities, counties, and AHJs.
• Track permit status and approval timelines.
• Obtain permit approvals and required documentation.
• Maintain organized permit files and project records.
• Notify internal teams when permits have been issued and projects are ready to move forward.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Brda Electric is seeking a detail-oriented Permitting & Licensing Specialist to support our Commercial, Residential, and Solar divisions. You will manage permits, contractor licensing, utility applications, inspection scheduling, and regulatory documentation, ensuring projects begin on solid ground and stay compliant.

You will coordinate across municipalities and AHJs, maintain licenses and registrations, and help optimize processes.