Permitting Coordinator

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

6d • $57,838 - $74,363

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an entry-level Permitting Coordinator for its Electric Vehicle (EV) team. The role supports site acquisition services for EV and Autonomous Vehicle charging infrastructure projects, including permitting research, data management, permit applications, and vendor coordination. The Coordinator tracks project deliverable schedules and financials and monitors projections to help achieve milestone completion dates.

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in building a career in the EV industry, with potential to expand into real estate, right-of-way acquisition, and telecommunications. The position works collaboratively with Dewberry design teams and reports to a Project Manager. The successful candidate will help execute permit services and support client satisfaction, project delivery, technical quality, and coordination across Dewberry’s network of offices, with access to corporate technical resources and subject matter experts.

The preferred locations are Fairfax, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; and Orlando, Florida. Remote candidates who meet the position criteria are also considered.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of permitting experience overall, including experience on EV, wireless, and wireline projects.
• Strong interest in working with EV and telecommunications clients to deliver integrated services.
• 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, organized, outgoing, and collaborative approach to working on projects in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Strong understanding of and experience working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site acquisition services, including EV permitting research, data management, permit applications, and vendor coordination.
• Track project deliverable schedules and financials and oversee projections to support timely completion of milestones.
• Work collaboratively with Dewberry design teams on projects in the EV segment.
• Track projects and report schedules and task forecasts on a site-by-site basis.
• Support the 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