E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Senior Permit Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expE2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in engineering services. They are seeking a highly experienced Permit Specialist to manage utility project permitting, coordinate with various jurisdictions, and ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
Environmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary permitting lead for all projects, managing permits across city, county, state, and special jurisdictions, including BLM, the City of LA, LA County, Caltrans, and public agencies
Coordinate all permits related to utility construction, including excavation, pipeline, shoring, paving, right-of-way, traffic control, encroachment, environmental, and structural permits
Conduct comprehensive permit research to determine all required approvals, submittal pathways, and sequencing for each gas utility project
Prepare and submit complete permitting packages, including applications, TCPs, engineering drawings, site plans, environmental documentation, and supporting materials
Manage all communication with municipal reviewers, inspectors, public works departments, environmental agencies, and utility stakeholders to secure timely approvals
Navigate City of LA processes (BOE, LADOT, LADWP, Fire, Building & Safety, Planning, etc.) with fluency and accuracy to support gas pipeline and facility work
Coordinate environmental requirements including biological surveys, cultural assessments, trenching clearances, and any environmental triggers tied to utility construction
Support land-use and right-of-way efforts by confirming easements, access rights, encroachments, and other land constraints affecting SoCalGas work
Respond to agency comments, resolve issues, and negotiate conditions to avoid project delays
Maintain real-time tracking of all permits, projected approval dates, constraints, and risks, communicating updates to internal engineering, construction, and project teams
Use GIS tools, permitting systems, and professional networks (LinkedIn, agency portals, utility contacts) to streamline permitting and stay current with municipal changes
Ensure all approved documents, correspondence, and certifications are submitted into SoCalGas-required systems and internal Document Control
Identify potential permitting risks early and provide clear mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules and compliance
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of direct experience obtaining permits for utility, gas, energy, infrastructure, or public works projects
Strong knowledge of utility construction permitting, right-of-way processes, excavation and traffic control requirements, and municipal code interpretation
Experience navigating City of Los Angeles permitting systems and requirements for utility work
Proven ability to independently manage permitting across multiple jurisdictions without training or oversight
Proficiency with GIS tools, Accela, and online permitting systems used by LA City, LA County, and Caltrans
Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with public agencies, inspectors, and project teams
Preferred
Prior experience supporting SoCalGas or another gas/electric utility
Familiarity with pipeline construction workflows, paving/restoration requirements, and environmental compliance for trenching
Understanding of CEQA/NEPA triggers related to utility development
Operates independently, requiring no training or guidance
Comfortable with complex permitting for gas utility work and can anticipate jurisdictional issues early
Has strong municipal relationships and understands the quirks, timelines, and expectations of Southern California agencies
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
501-1000 employees
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