Permit Specialist - Utilities (32723)

Boswell•South Hackensack, NJ

8d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to expand your career in 2026? At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound, and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the sectors we serve. Due to continued growth, Boswell has a rare career growth opportunity for an experienced Permit Specialist reporting to our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters! The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded Permit/ Permitting Specialist with experience in permits for utility transmission line road occupancy, road crossing and land use. Permits needed include municipalities, counties, railroads, NJDOT and NJTA. No 3rd Party Agencies.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years permitting experience
Be proficient with computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong prioritizing skills
Work well independently and as a Team contributor and collaborator
Be detail/ project schedule oriented with ability to meet aggressive schedules
Flexible and willing to work outside normal business hours as needed to meet specific project deadlines
Working knowledge of New Jersey and MASH standards for the design of guide rails
Travel throughout New Jersey during workdays visiting project locations and meeting with the client and respective agency representatives (No anticipated overnight travel)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with large electric utilities and guide rail standards are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and identify all applicable Municipal, County, State and railroad permit requirements for utility type projects including but not limited to electrical utility, gas utility and water utility projects
Coordinate the preparation and submission of all required Municipal, County, State and railroad permits for various projects (will not be involved with environmental permitting)
Follow-up with all applicable permitting agencies to ensure the timely procurement of necessary permits in advance of construction
Obtain the following types of permits: municipal building, tree clearing, grading and fence permits, road opening permits, municipal zoning approval, county road opening and occupancy permitting, NJDOT highway occupancy/crossing permits, license to cross (NJTA), etc.
Work as a team, both internally and externally, with the client and other consultants on the project.

Benefits

Boswell Academy Training and internal mentoring
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick and personal days
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition assistance
Employee referral bonuses
Employees may be eligible for participation in our Company annual discretionary incentive bonus program contingent on business and individual performance
Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.