NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Engineering Assistant (Permit Processing)
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$42K/yr - $48K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Engineering Assistant in the Department of Permits, Approvals & Inspections. The role involves reviewing, processing, and approving building, electrical, and plumbing permits, as well as managing documentation and addressing inquiries from the public regarding the permit process.
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Responsibilities
Accepts applications for building, water, plumbing, and electrical permits
Processes over 50 permits a day
Answers high volume of calls relating to permit applications for building, water, plumbing, and electrical permits or licenses
Explains and answers inquiries and questions from the general public on the permit process, status and fees
Reviews and tracks permit applications
Manage the preparation of all necessary documentation for permit submissions, including applications, maps, and legal descriptions
Ensure that all permitting documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with regulatory standards
Reviews engineering, architectural, and/or development plans as required by a particular permit, license, or statute to determine suitability for acceptance and to determine required technical review
Computes cost of permit, license, or other fee based on established guidelines as determined by content of plans or drawings. Issues building, plumbing, and electrical permits
Prepares plans for further technical review by performing routine preliminary calculations and researching additional information, such as plats, property lines, material specifications, survey or topographical maps, or soil charts
Addressing and resolving revisions, conditions, conflicts, or disputes that arise during the permitting approval process
Prepares cost estimates based on linear footage and other factual information on plans or drawings according to established schedules
Checks calculations performed by others for accuracy
Tracks applications, plans, and drawings through review process
Enters information from applications, plans, or drawings into an automated record keeping system
Assist customers with completing permits online
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
Four years' experience in field or office work that entailed the evaluation or drafting of engineering, architectural, or development plans and drawings
Must be self-motivated as well as thrive in a team environment
Excellent customer service skills required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to manage workflow while multitasking
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position
Proof of Degree Equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org) for degrees obtained outside the United States
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Educational Assistance
Deferred Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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