Distribution Permitting Supervisor

Leidos•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Distribution Permitting Supervisor to support electric utility infrastructure projects through permitting and project coordination. The role provides day-to-day leadership and support to permitting specialists responsible for securing permits and approvals for electric utility distribution projects. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a preference for working in the office 3–4 days per week. Remote work may be considered for an exceptional candidate, who must travel to the Atlanta office as needed for meetings, collaboration, and business needs. Local customer-related travel may also be anticipated; job-related travel is reimbursed at IRS-approved rates. The supervisor oversees permitting operations, staff development, project schedules, application quality, stakeholder communication, and progress reporting. The work includes coordinating permits for overhead and underground distribution projects and collaborating with engineering teams, project managers, utility clients, and permitting agencies. The role also supports process improvements and the hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees.

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 otherwise 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 for anticipated local customer-related travel.
Availability to travel to the Atlanta office as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior formal or informal leadership experience, including 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.
Experience with work management systems, AutoCAD, GIS applications, permitting databases, project tracking tools, or other tools used to prepare and manage 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.
Oversee workload distribution, task prioritization, schedule management, and team performance.
Guide, train, coach, and support permitting staff, including helping resolve complex permitting issues.
Coordinate permits for overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including ROW, easements, road crossings, traffic control, and other applicable permits.
Monitor permit applications through approval, identify potential delays, resolve issues, and communicate updates to project teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate 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 review permitting packages, including drawings, exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation prepared with AutoCAD, GIS, and other applicable tools.
Oversee QA/QC to ensure permit applications and supporting materials are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulations and client requirements.
Escalate and help resolve permitting challenges, agency coordination issues, and project delays.
Track and report permitting progress, team productivity, outstanding approvals, and other key performance indicators.
Identify and implement 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.