EPC Permit Technician

MYR Group•Santa Fe Springs, CA

35d•$59,280 - $87,360

About The Position

Responsible for checking initial IFP packages for completeness and timely submission to appropriate Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This position receives direction from the Director of Project Development and is responsible for over-seeing that projects are permitted on schedule. The Permit Technician performs critical tasks as front-line personnel related to relationship building, organizing, submitting permit applications, follow up and obtaining project permit applications from appropriate AHJ. This includes receiving, reviewing, organizing, and preparing IFPs. The CUP or MUP conditions are additional Conditions of Approvals (COA) for submission to appropriate authorities and to ensure permits are obtained on schedule. Permit Specialist also provide both organizational and technical support to project development department as needed.

Requirements

3+ years of Permitting experience preferably with multiple jurisdictions
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Communication, or related field
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Proven ability to take on responsibilities on multiple projects at one time
Able to travel for pursuit meetings with different AHJ's and project teams
Proven ability to write and edit project summaries, technical documents, and other supporting information
High attention to detail
Positive, proactive attitude
Able to work in a high-paced, high-pressure environment
General knowledge of Solar PV, Energy Storage and Interconnection design construction

Nice To Haves

Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council is preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, jurisdiction staff and the customers
Review and prepares drawings and other documents and organize IFP packages for submission for permit application and plan check to appropriate JHA
Provides Project management teams with accurate and up to date information regarding permit process and permit activity as required per different project/JHA
Follow up with staff and plan checkers to ensure reviews are done timely and permits are issued on time
Types reports, letters, and a variety of other documents from rough draft to final document for submission
Maintains and updates permit applications log and plan checks being performed by Project Development team
Maintains and updates engineered drawings and site studies being performed by Project Development team
Generates and maintains accurate record keeping system for active permits and tracking of all inspections to be performed on a particular project
Perform other related duties as required
Track active projects and follow-up with project team and staff at the JHA as necessary to ensure that deadlines are achieved
Provide due diligence review during RFP stage (review CUPs, ESAs, EIRs, wetland permits, etc.)
Negotiate with AHJs regarding permit fees
Know and understand all AHJ (Federal, State, and Local) requirements for all jurisdictions we work in
Ability to learn new AHJ requirements when we expand into new regions
Coordinate with Project Managers to issue payments on time for permitting
Knowledge of construction processes and progress timelines

Benefits

Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s).

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