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Permit Specialist - Utilities
- Boswell Engineering (South Hackensack, NJ)
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Salary Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
Category Other
Description
Full-time position based at our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters
Are you ready to expand your career in 2026? 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 reporting to our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters! The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded Permit/ Permitting Specialist with experience in permits for utility transmission line road occupancy, road crossing and land use. Permits needed include municipalities, counties, railroads, NJDOT and NJTA. No 3rd Party Agencies.
Responsibilities :
+ Research and identify all applicable Municipal, County, State and railroad 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, State and railroad permits for various projects (will not be involved with environmental permitting)
+ Follow-up with all applicable permitting agencies to ensure the timely procurement of necessary permits in advance of construction
+ Obtain the following types of permits: municipal building, tree clearing, grading and fence permits, road opening permits, municipal zoning approval, county road opening and occupancy permitting, NJDOT highway occupancy/crossing permits, license to cross (NJTA), etc.
+ Work as a team, both internally and externally, with the client and other consultants on the project.
Requirements :
+ A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years permitting experience
+ 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
+ Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong prioritizing skills
+ Work well independently and 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 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 and guide rail standards are strongly preferred.
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 and internal mentoring
+ 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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