Permit Engineer - Permitting Specialist en Boswell

Description

Title:   Permit Specialist – Permitting Engineer

Full-time position based at our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters

At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound, and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the sectors we serve. 

Due to continued growth, Boswell has a rare career growth opportunity for an experienced Permit Specialist/ Permitting Engineer for our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters! The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded Engineer or Permit Specialist with experience in permits for utility transmission line guide rails including county/ municipal, state, DOT and MASH standards.               No 3^rd Party Agencies please.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify all applicable Municipal, County and State permit requirements for utility type projects including but not limited to electrical utility, gas utility and water utility projects
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of all required Municipal, County and State permits for various projects (will not be involved with environmental permitting)
• Follow-up with all applicable permitting agencies in order to ensure the timely procurement of necessary permits in advance of construction
• The types of permits to be obtained include, but are not limited to, municipal building, tree clearing, grading and fence permits, road opening permits, municipal zoning approval, county road opening and occupancy permitting, NJDOT highway occupancy permits, etc.

Requirements:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in either Civil of Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years of engineering and/ or permitting experience
• Engineer-In-Training Certification (EIT) or have the ability to obtain EIT within one year
• Be proficient with computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize
• Work well independently and also as a Team contributor and collaborator
• Be detail/ project schedule oriented with ability to meet aggressive schedules
• Flexible and willing to work outside normal business hours as needed in order to meet specific project deadlines
• Working knowledge of New Jersey and MASH standards for the design of guide rails
• Travel throughout New Jersey during workdays visiting project locations and meeting with the client and respective agency representatives (No anticipated overnight travel)
• Prior experience working with large electric utilities is a plus.

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

• Boswell Academy Training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick and personal days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employees may be eligible for participation in our Company annual discretionary incentive bonus program contingent on business and individual performance

Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Boswell accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

The salary range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location and other compensable factors.

Salary Range:        $ 75,000.00 – $ 90,000.00

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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