{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f56275cd7a9b0dbc55d03825","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f56275cd7a9b0dbc55d03825","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f56275cd7a9b0dbc55d03825","title":"Utility Permitting Specialist","description":"SOFT's client, located in Waltham, MA is looking for a Utility Permitting Specialist for a long term contract assignment. 5+ years of experience, preferably in environmental regulation, permitting, construction, government, business, project management or related field is required for this position.\nWe are seeking a seasoned professional who is passionate about building the energy infrastructure of the future. The Permits Specialist will be responsible for helping to manage the permitting process for complex, electric capital projects in New England. In this role, the Specialist will manage the timely permit approval process, as well as build, develop, and maintain internal and external relationships with key stakeholders that support the state permitting processes. The successful candidate will ensure that identified permits applications are filed, paid, tracked, and comply with permitting agency requirements.Responsibilities:\nWork closely with project team members and consultants. Provide coordination, guidance and oversight to ensure that high-quality permit applications are filed, paid, tracked and approved in a timely manner to reduce delays and reputational harm\nCoordinate the collection of information necessary for these applications and assist with data collection for and the preparation of any assessments, reviews, or reports\nBuild a trusted and collaborative relationship with agency staff, that is in line with company expectations and standards, and serve as a principal point of contact\nSchedule and attend periodic meetings with agency staff to identify emerging issues and develop strategies to track issues until final resolution\nTrack incoming issues raised by permitting agencies\nTroubleshoot high-value permits when approvals are delayed or need to be expedited\nAttend internal meetings to understand scope of the project portfolio\nComplete all other activities, including facilitating the timely payment of permitting fees, ensuring requirements of permit conditions are met to ensure timely and efficient completion of the permit and receipt of completion by state agency\nStay current on changes at the state and district level and communicate updates to internal stakeholders\nEnsure approved permits are saved in a repository for easy access across users\nExplore opportunities to develop permitting efficiencies\nExperience:\nKnowledge of agency permitting processes, particularly at the Massachusetts Departments of Transportation and Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and/or regional rail agencies\nTechnical ability to understand construction plans, detect work zones and identify infrastructure\nFamiliarity with road trenching and paving practices\nProject management skills and demonstrated history of delivering assigned tasks\nHistory of building strong business relationships and consensus across stakeholders\nExcellent verbal presentation and written communication skills, and the ability to write reports and develop presentations for internal and external senior leaders\nGood organizational skills and an ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines\nProficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of Maximo or other work management software preferred\nValid driver’s license with a safe driving history\nBachelor’s degree\n5+ years of experience, preferably in environmental regulation, permitting, construction, government, business, project management or related field\nDirect experience working with electric utilities and other energy industry stakeholders; an understanding of the utility regulatory environment, preferred\nDemonstrated track record of building relationships with cross-functional teams in ambiguous or uncertain environments\nPay: From $70.00 per hour\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nenvironmental regulation, : 5 years (Required)\nMS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of Maximo : 5 years (Required)\npermit processes, at the MA Departments of Transportation: 5 years (Required)\nUtility : 8 years (Required)\npermitting, construction, government: 5 years (Required)\nLicense/Certification:\nValid driver’s license (Required)\nLocation:\nWaltham, MA 02452 (Required)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Waltham, MA 02452","company":"Softwaretechnologyinc","rawCompany":"softwaretechnologyinc","city":"Waltham","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-31T11:39:28.539Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Utility Permitting Specialist","description":"SOFT's client, located in Waltham, MA is looking for a Utility Permitting Specialist for a long term contract assignment. 5+ years of experience, preferably in environmental regulation, permitting, construction, government, business, project management or related field is required for this position.\nWe are seeking a seasoned professional who is passionate about building the energy infrastructure of the future. 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