Distribution Permitting Supervisor
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Distribution Permitting Supervisor in Atlanta, Georgia, to lead permitting and project coordination for electric utility infrastructure projects. The role provides day-to-day direction and support to permitting specialists and oversees permitting operations, project schedules, team performance, permit quality, and client expectations. The position coordinates permits for overhead and underground distribution projects and collaborates with engineering teams, project managers, utility clients, and permitting agencies. It also supports team development, hiring, onboarding, and workflow improvements. The position is based in Atlanta, with a preference for working in the office three to four days per week. Remote work may be considered for an exceptional candidate, who must be available to travel to the Atlanta office as needed. Local customer-related travel may also be anticipated; job-related travel is reimbursed at IRS-approved rates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in permitting, utility infrastructure, engineering support, construction coordination, or a related field, including experience leading, mentoring, coordinating, or directing others.
- Experience supporting permitting activities for electric utilities, utility consulting companies, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and coordination with municipal, county, state, and other governing agencies.
- Experience managing multiple priorities, tracking project deliverables, and maintaining schedules in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to guide and support team members.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Reliable personal transportation; local customer-related travel may be anticipated.
Nice To Haves
- Prior formal or informal leadership experience, such as supervising, mentoring, training, or coordinating a team’s daily activities.
- Experience with electric utility distribution projects, including overhead and underground infrastructure.
- Familiarity with ROW permitting, DOT permits, railroad permits, FAA permits, easements, municipal approvals, and utility construction requirements.
- Experience working with utility clients, engineering teams, permitting agencies, and external stakeholders; experience supporting Southern Company or another electric utility is a plus.
- Experience with work management systems, AutoCAD and GIS applications, permitting databases, project tracking tools, or other tools for preparing and managing utility permitting deliverables.
- Experience monitoring team productivity, managing workloads, and implementing process improvements.
- Knowledge of permitting regulations, utility standards, and governing agency requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to permitting specialists responsible for permits and approvals for electric utility distribution projects.
- Oversee workload distribution, task prioritization, schedule management, and team performance to meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Guide, train, coach, and assist permitting staff in resolving complex permitting issues.
- Coordinate permitting for overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including ROW, easements, road crossings, traffic control, and other applicable permits.
- Monitor permit applications through the approval process, identify potential delays, resolve issues, and communicate updates to project teams and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, utility clients, and permitting agencies to identify permitting requirements early and incorporate them into project schedules.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight for permitting packages, including review of permit drawings, exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation prepared using AutoCAD, GIS, and other applicable tools.
- Oversee QA/QC to ensure permit applications, documentation, and submissions are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulations and client requirements.
- Escalate and address permitting challenges, agency coordination issues, and project delays collaboratively.
- Track and report permitting progress, team productivity, outstanding approvals, and other key performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, streamline processes, and enhance team efficiency and performance.
- Support team members’ professional development and assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
