Project Coordinator - Power & Utilities

Davita Inc.; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Project Coordinator for their Power & Utilities team. The successful candidate will assist project managers in coordinating various project phases, including design, permitting, and construction support. This role may be fully remote but is preferred to be based in Southern California. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project coordination, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage timelines effectively. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Professional development opportunities

401(k) plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordinating within engineering or permitting preferred.
• Ability to track and complete project work under accelerated schedules.
• Passion for project performance.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in managing design, permitting, and construction.
• Maintain project schedules and high communication levels.
• Track and facilitate permit requests across multiple projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Job description

Project Coordinator - Power & Utilities

Job ID

2025-11067

# of Openings

1

Location

US-CA-San Diego

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 Clean Mobility Infrastructure team provides full-service engineering and design services of electric vehicle charging infrastructure including, permitting, and owner's representative services to a variety of Clients both public charging and private fleets.

Our unique expertise includes technical knowledge and market insights of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). We work with Utilities to determine available capacity and align on design standards for associated infrastructure. We've completed hundreds of projects of varying sizes and complexities.

As our Project Coordinator, you will be supporting a team of Project Managers responsible for managing the design, permitting, construction support, and commissioning (Cx) of projects. You will support multiple projects simultaneously and provide support services in collaboration with the Project Manager by running weekly financial reports, communicating schedule updates, updating final close out reports and assisting with submitting permitting packages. The right candidate has a long-term goal of managing own projects independently.

Please note this role can be fully remote but ideally based in Southern California for occasional in-person permit submittals that may be required.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include:

Keep track of project schedules and deliverables for projects which you are assigned, and follow-up with team members to maintain project schedule and communication.
• Maintain a high level of communication within each given project team and externally to the client. This includes written (project emails, meeting minutes, proposals) and verbal (documentation of conference calls) communication.
• Consistently work in cooperation with numerous individuals and project teams both in person and across the country by leveraging technology and project management tools for communication and coordination.
• Attend meetings for projects you have been assigned (internal and external) per the direction of the project manager.
• Capable of facilitating client meetings with support from NV5 Project Managers.
• Track permit requests for multiple projects across project lifespans.
• Help with processing permit requests, including submittal of permit packages to agencies.
• Obtains updates on permits and updates project tracker accordingly
• Regularly disseminate information to team members on a timely basis.
• Track deliverables and advise appropriate team members of item status.
• Occasional travel to permitting offices in Southern California and attend NV5 meetings.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following experience & qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field preferred
• Project Coordinating experience within engineering and/or permitting preferred.
• Passion for project performance.
• Ability to track and complete project work under accelerated schedules.

The pay range for this position in California is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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