Senior Permit Coordinator – Regulatory Liaison & Training

HBK Engineering, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development in complexreg

Training and mentorship opportunities

Leadership experience in permitting

Job summary

HBK Engineering, LLC is seeking a Permit Coordinator to act as the primary contact for permit inquiries, driving complex permitting projects with limited supervision. The role expands responsibilities by training others and enhancing documentation, requiring broad regulatory knowledge and independent work.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in local, state, and federal permit processes, with a knack for meticulous record-keeping and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of administrative support or customer service experience.
• ROW permitting experience is a plus; utility-adjacent knowledge preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and with teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for permit inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal permit regulations.
• Research and prepare permit applications for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Track and monitor permit statuses through approval and construction processes.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with permit requirements.
• Train others in permit coordination procedures and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Office software

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HBK Engineering, LLC is seeking a Permit Coordinator to act as the primary contact for permit inquiries, driving complex permitting projects with limited supervision. The role expands responsibilities by training others and enhancing documentation, requiring broad regulatory knowledge and independent work.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in local, state, and federal permit processes, with a knack for meticulous record-keeping and cross-team collaboration.