Permitting Coordinator

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an entry-level Permitting Coordinator for its Electric Vehicle (EV) team. The position may be based in Fairfax or Richmond, Virginia, or Orlando, Florida; remote candidates who meet the position criteria are also welcome. The role supports EV and Autonomous Vehicle charging-infrastructure projects by assisting with site acquisition services, including permitting research, data management, permit applications, and vendor coordination. It also tracks project deliverable schedules and financials and monitors projections to help achieve milestones on time. This entry-level role offers a potential career path in EV and may expand into real estate, right-of-way acquisition, and telecommunications.

The coordinator works collaboratively with Dewberry design teams and project staff, tracking projects and reporting schedules and task forecasts on a site-by-site basis. The successful candidate reports to a Project Manager and supports permit-service execution, client satisfaction, project delivery, technical quality, and coordination across Dewberry's established network of offices. The role provides access to corporate technical resources and experienced subject matter experts.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of permitting experience overall, including experience with EV, wireless, and wireline projects.
• Strong interest in working with EV and telecommunications clients to deliver integrated services.
• Strong understanding of and experience working collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in real estate, advanced technical programs, and business.
• Highly self-motivated and willing to learn industries and skills while working on projects in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site acquisition services, including EV permitting research, data management, permit applications, and vendor coordination.
• Track project deliverable schedules and financials, and monitor projections for timely achievement of milestones.
• Work collaboratively with Dewberry's design teams on projects.
• Track projects and report schedules and task forecasts on a site-by-site basis.
• Support successful execution of permit services, client satisfaction, project delivery, and technical quality.
• Coordinate services within Dewberry's established network of offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed