Permitting Supervisor - Electric Utilities

Cordoba Corporation•,

2d•$120,000 - $162,000•Remote

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking a Permitting Supervisor to join our Energy-Electric sector and support electric utility infrastructure projects. As a Permitting Supervisor you will be collaborating with our project management team, working closely with engineering, environmental, land services, construction, and various state and local agencies in the preparation, review, submittal and expediting of related permits.

Requirements

3-5 years of direct Electric utility and underground infrastructure permitting experience required
Bachelor’s degree required
1-2 years of supervisor experience required
Prior QA/QC review experience in a variety of document types such as reports, construction designs, permit applications & exhibits, etc. required
Ability to interpret/understand technically written documents and create, draft, and edit designs, meeting agendas/notes, and permitting applications required
Knowledge of and prior work with the Caltrans DSDD, EPE, & Encroachment application processes preferred
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
Proficiency using KMZ review and creation via Google Earth Pro
Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
Flexible, adaptable to change and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast paced and highly focused environment
Capability to guide and supervise a team in permit processes

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and prior work with the Caltrans DSDD, EPE, & Encroachment application processes

Responsibilities

Prepare, and as necessary, defend permit submittal including, but not limited to, access permits, both pre and post construction, traffic control, encroachment, roadway crossings both underground and overhead related to rural and urban locations highway, rail, and FAA permits, to ensure constructability reviews support strict compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal requirements and those locally interpreted.
Assemble, check, and submit permit packages either directly or through client’s submittal personnel.
Expedite permit package preparation, award, re-issue throughout lifecycle of post design through energization and close-out.
Attend team and client work status meetings, attend design review meetings and participate in site assessment document reviews.
Manage interaction with both internal and client permit team, key stakeholders during initial design and engineering phases to ensure appropriate feedback and as/if necessary, modification to project parameters to ensure timely submittal and review or permit packages and their issuance.
Attend assigned permit bureau meetings related to assigned project area or discipline to maintain current and in-depth knowledge of permitting processes and changes.
Establish and maintain cooperative and amicable relationships with client staff, public, development community, permitting agency staff, and others during the course of work.
Stay up to date on evolving agency requirements and permitting practices to support efficient project execution and regulatory compliance.
Inform team of all new and trending changes related to permitting process as local conditions.

Benefits

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans
Vision insurance
Paid AD&D and life insurance
401k with an industry leading employer match
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
9 paid holidays
Other forms of paid time off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
Employee assistance program
Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being