Permitting Supervisor – Electric Utilities

Cordoba Corporation

Permitting Supervisor managing electric utility infrastructure projects at Cordoba Corporation. Collaborating with project management and various agencies to expedite permit processes.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electric utility and underground infrastructure permitting, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and effective communication. Capable of managing permit processes, guiding teams, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely project execution.

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Electric Utility Permitting ExperienceUnderground Infrastructure KnowledgeQA/QC Review ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyTeam Supervision Capability

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Hard Skills

Permit Package PreparationTechnical Document InterpretationPermit Application DraftingRegulatory ComplianceProject Parameter Modification

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google Earth ProAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft SharePoint

Industry Keywords

Caltrans DSDDEPE Application ProcessEncroachment Application ProcessPermit Bureau MeetingsConstruction Design Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, and as necessary, defend permit submittal including, but not limited to, access permits, both pre and post construction, traffic control, encroachment, roadway crossings both underground and overhead related to rural and urban locations highway, rail, and FAA permits, to ensure constructability reviews support strict compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal requirements and those locally interpreted.
Assemble, check, and submit permit packages either directly or through client’s submittal personnel.
Expedite permit package preparation, award, re-issue throughout lifecycle of post design through energization and close-out.
Attend team and client work status meetings, attend design review meetings and participate in site assessment document reviews.
Manage interaction with both internal and client permit team, key stakeholders during initial design and engineering phases to ensure appropriate feedback and as/if necessary, modification to project parameters to ensure timely submittal and review or permit packages and their issuance.
Attend assigned permit bureau meetings related to assigned project area or discipline to maintain current and in-depth knowledge of permitting processes and changes.
Establish and maintain cooperative and amicable relationships with client staff, 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.
Inform team of all new and trending changes related to permitting process as local conditions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of direct Electric utility and underground infrastructure permitting experience required
Bachelor’s degree required
1-2 years of supervisor experience required
Prior QA/QC review experience in a variety of document types such as reports, construction designs, permit applications & exhibits, etc. required
Ability to interpret/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, & Encroachment application processes preferred
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite including 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 communications skills and interpersonal skills
Flexible, adaptable to change and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast paced and highly focused environment
Capability to guide and supervise a team in permit processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

multiple medical and dental insurance plans
vision insurance
paid AD&D and life insurance
401k with an industry leading employer match
generous vacation and sick leave accruals
9 paid holidays
other forms of paid time off
flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
employee assistance program
well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being