Dewberry is currently seeking an entry level Permitting Coordinator for our Electric Vehicle (EV) team, The ideal candidate would be in Fairfax ,VA, Richmond, VA, & Orlando FL. We are open to remote candidates who meet the position criteria.
Our growing, fast-paced business sector, which focuses on Electric Vehicle (EV) and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) charging infrastructure, is seeking a highly motivated, organized, outgoing, and aggressive individual for an entry level Permitting Coordinator role. The Coordinator is responsible for assisting with performing site acquisition services, including EV permitting research, data management, permit applications, and vendor coordination. The role requires tracking project deliverables schedules & financials and oversees projections for timely achievement of milestone complete dates.
This is an entry level position for those who are interested in a promising career path in EV and has the potential to grow into a role that would also explore Real Estate, ROW acquisition, and Telecommunications.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
ResponsibilitiesThe Permit Coordinator should have a strong willingness to learn industries and skills working on projects in a team environment in the EV segment and is highly self-motivated. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with Dewberry’s design teams on our projects, tracking projects and reporting schedules and forecasts of tasks on a site-by-site basis.
The successful candidate will report to one of our Project Managers and be responsible for successful execution of our permit services, client satisfaction, project delivery, technical quality, and coordinating services within an established network of offices. The candidate will have access to corporate technical expertise and resources in addition to the demonstrated subject matter experts on our experienced team.
Required Skills & Required Experience- BS degree preferred and 0-3 years of permitting experience overall, on EV, wireless and wireline projects.
- Strong interest in working for EV and Telecommunications clients delivering integrated services required. Candidates with a strong understanding and experience working in a collaborative manner are desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong skills using Microsoft programs including excel, word and power point are required.
- A willingness to learn and expand your knowledge in real estate, advanced technical programs and business is essential.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
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Salary RangeThe projected range for this position is $56,788 to $73,013 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for Richmond, VA only.
Skills Required
- 0-3 years of permitting experience, preferably involving EV, wireless, or wireline projects
- Strong interest in serving EV and telecommunications clients
- Ability to work collaboratively on projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in real estate, advanced technical programs, and business
- Bachelor of Science degree
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and options for flexible or remote schedules are described as supporting day-to-day wellbeing and work-life balance. Tuition reimbursement and wellness resources contribute to a stable, well-rounded package beyond core pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, flexible leave, and shared leave offerings are presented as part of a comprehensive package. Time away is portrayed as accessible and practical for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is broadly available and regarded as reasonable baseline coverage for a mid-sized professional-services employer. Access to standard health plans provides dependable core protection even as details vary by location.
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Dewberry is a family-owned, nationwide architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction services firm serving public- and private-sector clients. The company develops responsible, innovative solutions for natural and built environments, supporting federal agencies, state and local authorities, private developers, and other asset owners and operators. Its work is focused on improving communities through client-centered professional services and infrastructure-related projects across the United States.
