Permitting Specialist

MYR Group • Plover, WI

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About The Position

The Permitting Specialist secures permits and approvals needed to support the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation projects. The role plans permitting needs, prepares and submits applications, coordinates with permitting agencies and utility clients, tracks permit status and compliance, and supports project teams in the field. Essential functions are performed at a company-designated office or field location. The specialist must maintain regular and predictable attendance, comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of permitting, right-of-way, project coordination, or administrative experience in utility or construction.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read construction drawings, maps, and right-of-way documents.
• Ability to manage many permits across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accurate records under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and earn the trust of agency reviewers to keep approvals moving.
• Problem-solving skills, including finding workable options when routes, conditions, or timelines change.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, as well as part of a project team.
• Ability to understand work-zone and job-site safety expectations.
• Working knowledge of state, county, and municipal permitting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, plus Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, planning, GIS, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Review project scopes, drawings, and routes to identify required permits and approvals.
• Build permit trackers for each project, documenting agencies, lead times, costs, and owners.
• Identify long-lead permits early so they can be included in bids and schedules.
• Support estimators with permitting costs and timing during bid preparation.
• Prepare and submit complete, accurate permit applications and supporting documents.
• Serve as the primary contact for permitting agencies and promptly respond to questions and comments.
• Coordinate with utility clients regarding client-held permits and easements.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and site walks when required.
• Maintain permit logs with submittal dates, status, expiration dates, conditions, and renewals.
• Share approved permits and key conditions with field crews and ensure copies are available on site.
• Coordinate inspections, extensions, amendments, and permit close-out.
• Process permit fees, bonds, and certificates of insurance.
• Maintain organized records for audits, client reporting, and future bids.
• Prepare permit status reports for project leaders and clients.
• Work with superintendents and foremen to resolve permit issues during construction.
• Stay current on permitting requirements and share changes that affect projects.
• Help improve permitting templates, checklists, and turnaround times.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Teledoc, hearing, prescription, mental health, Employee Assistance Plan, short-term disability, retiree coverage, and life insurance under LINECo.
• Employee or employee-plus-family health coverage with a stated weekly premium of $15.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program providing $1,200 annually for health- and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual paid time off starting at 15 days, plus 10 paid holidays, including a floating Cultural Celebration Day.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and potential annual profit sharing.
• Educational assistance for educational costs, internal training, and more.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Voluntary plans including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED