Permit Coordinator

WB Engineers+Consultants•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The Permit Coordinator owns the permit lifecycle for EV charging infrastructure projects across multiple states, from application through final inspection and permit closeout. The role is part of a team delivering electrical engineering, permitting, and design coordination for national EV charging clients. The coordinator serves as the day-to-day point of contact between WB, its clients, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), managing a high volume of concurrent sites with minimal oversight and sound judgment.

Requirements

At least 3 years in construction permitting, expediting, or project coordination, including ownership of permits from submission through final.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of electrical and building permit processes and how AHJs review and inspect work.
Proven ability to independently manage many concurrent permits across different jurisdictions.
Proficiency with tracking tools such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, or Excel, and online AHJ permit portals.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication with reviewers, inspectors, clients, and internal teams.
Strong attention to detail and document accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience permitting EV charging stations, solar, telecom, or other multi-site infrastructure programs.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and common local amendments.
Experience with zoning, site plan, right-of-way, or fire/life safety approvals.
Experience coordinating with electric utilities on service applications.
Experience at an engineering or consulting firm serving outside clients.
PMP, CAPM, or a permit technician certification, such as ICC Permit Technician.

Responsibilities

Assemble permit packages from engineers, designers, contractors, and utilities, and verify they are complete and accurate before submission.
Research AHJ submittal requirements, fees, review timelines, and local amendments, and maintain WB's AHJ permitting database.
Submit electrical, building, zoning, and site permit applications through AHJ portals, by mail, or in person.
Serve as the primary liaison with AHJ plan reviewers and inspectors; track review comments and coordinate timely resubmittals with the design team.
Maintain permit schedules and update the master tracker daily with status, jurisdiction, submission and expiration dates, and open actions.
Coordinate inspections with contractors and confirm conditions are resolved so permits are finaled and sites can be energized and closed out.
Prepare permit-health status reports for project managers, WB leadership, and client program teams.
Flag permit risks to schedule or budget early and recommend mitigations, such as pre-application meetings or phased submittals.
Keep permit records, approvals, and correspondence organized and audit-ready.
Help standardize templates, checklists, and tracking workflows as the practice grows.