Permitting Coordinator

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California, specializing in civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning across diverse sectors including energy, transportation, water, and education.

About the role

We have an upcoming opening for a Permitting Coordinator to join our Energy-Gas sector and support Gas utility infrastructure projects. In this role, you will collaborate with our project management team, working closely with engineering, environmental, land services, construction, and various state and local agencies in the preparation, submittal, and expediting of related permits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and, as necessary, defend permit submittals including access permits (pre- and post-construction), traffic control, encroachment, roadway crossings (underground and overhead), highway, rail, and FAA permits to ensure constructability reviews support strict compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal requirements.
• Assemble, check, and submit permit packages either directly or through client’s submittal personnel.
• Expedite permit package preparation, award, and re-issue throughout the lifecycle from post-design through energization and close-out.
• Attend team and client work status meetings, design review meetings, and participate in site assessment document reviews.
• Manage interaction with both internal and client permit teams and key stakeholders during initial design and engineering phases to ensure appropriate feedback and modifications for timely submittal, review, and issuance of permit packages.
• Attend assigned permit bureau meetings related to the project area or discipline to maintain current and in-depth knowledge of permitting processes and changes.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with client staff, the 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.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of direct utility and underground infrastructure permitting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior QA/QC review experience in a variety of document types such as reports, construction designs, permit applications, and exhibits required.
• Ability to interpret and 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, and Encroachment application processes preferred.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (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 communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, adaptable to change, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced and highly focused environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check.

Pay

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid: 3 days per week in the Ontario, CA office. Up to 20% travel in the Southern California region.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, subsidized for both employees and dependents (coverage effective the first month after hire).
• Paid AD&D and life insurance.
• 401k with an industry-leading employer match.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits covering stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.