Distribution Permitting Supervisor

We are seeking a Distribution Permitting Supervisor in Atlanta, GA who is passionate about supporting electric utility infrastructure projects through effective permitting and project coordination.

As a Distribution Permitting Supervisor, you can expect to:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to a team of permitting specialists responsible for securing permits and approvals for electric utility distribution projects.
• Oversee daily permitting operations, including workload distribution, task prioritization, schedule management, and monitoring team performance to ensure project deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Supervise and support permitting staff, providing guidance, training, coaching, and assistance with resolving complex permitting issues.
• Coordinate permitting activities for overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including Right-of-Way (ROW), easements, road crossings, traffic control, and other applicable municipal, county, state, and federal permits.
• Monitor permit applications throughout the approval process, proactively identifying potential delays, resolving issues, and communicating updates to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, utility clients, and permitting agencies to ensure permitting requirements are identified early and incorporated into project schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for the development of permitting packages, including reviewing permit drawings, exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation prepared using AutoCAD, GIS, and other applicable design/mapping tools.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) efforts to ensure permit applications, supporting documentation, and submissions are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable regulations and client requirements.
• Serve as a point of escalation for permitting challenges, agency coordination issues, and project delays, working collaboratively to develop solutions.
• Track and report permitting progress, team productivity, outstanding approvals, and other key performance indicators to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve permitting workflows, streamline processes, and enhance overall team efficiency and performance.
• Support the professional development of team members and assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.

What Sets you Apart (Background Requirements):

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in permitting, utility infrastructure, engineering support, construction coordination, or a related field, including experience leading, mentoring, coordinating, or otherwise providing direction to others.
• Prior experience supporting permitting activities for electric utilities, utility consulting companies, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and coordination with municipal, county, state, and other governing agencies.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, tracking project deliverables, and maintaining schedules in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to team members.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local, customer-related travel may be anticipated (job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in a formal or informal leadership role, including supervising, mentoring, training, or coordinating the daily activities of a team.
• Experience with electric utility distribution projects, including overhead and underground infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Right-of-Way (ROW) permitting, DOT permits, RR permits, FAA permits, easements, municipal approvals, and utility construction requirements.
• Experience working with utility clients, engineering teams, permitting agencies, and external stakeholders. Prior experience supporting Southern Company or another electric utility is a plus.
• Experience with work management systems, AutoCAD and GIS applications, permitting databases, project tracking tools, or other tools used to prepare and manage utility permitting deliverables.
• Experience monitoring team productivity, managing workloads, and implementing process improvements.
• Knowledge of permitting regulations, utility standards, and applicable governing agency requirements.