Permit Coordinator

About Us

Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility, we craft power delivery solutions –

– fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

The Permit Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting utility infrastructure projects by ensuring all necessary permits and approvals are obtained in a timely and compliant manner. This position works closely with project managers, engineers, regulatory agencies, and local governments to facilitate the permitting process for transmission, distribution, and generation projects.

- Coordinate and manage the permitting process for utility projects, including transmission lines, substations, and renewable energy installations.

- Research and interpret federal, state, and local permitting requirements.

- Prepare and submit permit applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

- Track permit statuses and maintain detailed records of all submissions and approvals.

- Liaise with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders to resolve permitting issues.

- Support environmental assessments and compliance documentation as needed.

- Assist in developing permitting strategies to minimize project delays and risks.

- Monitor changes in permitting regulations and communicate impacts to relevant teams.

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project timelines align with permitting schedules.

Key Qualifications

- High School Diploma required

- 0-2 years of experience in permitting, preferably within the power utilities or energy sector.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and permitting tracking systems.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Key Nice-to-Haves

- Understanding of environmental and land use regulations.

- Experience working with regulatory agencies and local governments is a plus

The average salary range for this position will be $22-28p/hr based on experience and other qualifications.