BOSWELL · 14 hours ago
Permit Specialist - Utilities
South Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expBoswell is a company dedicated to providing integrated engineering solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Permit Specialist to join their team. The role involves researching and coordinating the necessary permits for utility projects, ensuring compliance with various municipal and state requirements.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Annie Gill-O'Toole
Responsibilities
Research and identify all applicable Municipal, County, State and railroad permit requirements for utility type projects including but not limited to electrical utility, gas utility and water utility projects
Coordinate the preparation and submission of all required Municipal, County, State and railroad permits for various projects (will not be involved with environmental permitting)
Follow-up with all applicable permitting agencies to ensure the timely procurement of necessary permits in advance of construction
Obtain the following types of permits: municipal building, tree clearing, grading and fence permits, road opening permits, municipal zoning approval, county road opening and occupancy permitting, NJDOT highway occupancy/crossing permits, license to cross (NJTA), etc
Work as a team, both internally and externally, with the client and other consultants on the project
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree with a minimum of two (2) years permitting experience
Be proficient with computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong prioritizing skills
Work well independently and as a Team contributor and collaborator
Be detail/ project schedule oriented with ability to meet aggressive schedules
Flexible and willing to work outside normal business hours as needed to meet specific project deadlines
Working knowledge of New Jersey and MASH standards for the design of guide rails
Travel throughout New Jersey during workdays visiting project locations and meeting with the client and respective agency representatives (No anticipated overnight travel)
Preferred
Prior experience working with large electric utilities and guide rail standards are strongly preferred
Benefits
Boswell Academy Training and internal mentoring
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick and personal days
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition assistance
Employee referral bonuses
Employees may be eligible for participation in our Company annual discretionary incentive bonus program contingent on business and individual performance
Company
BOSWELL
Boswell is a leading, fully integrated, multi-disciplinary firm providing a comprehensive range of engineering and power & energy services to federal, state, county, and local governmental agencies as well as private-sector clients throughout the northeastern United States.
201-500 employees
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Joseph A. Pomante, P.E.
VP-Chief Opertations Officer
Antoinette Szmagalski
Executive Administrative Assistant to President & CEO
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