Permit Specialist - Utilities

Job Title: Permit Specialist

About the Role

Bring projects to life behind the scenes. As a Permit Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in keeping utility construction projects moving—supporting gas and electric infrastructure that powers communities. You’ll be the go‑to expert for project intake, permitting, and jurisdictional coordination, ensuring timelines stay on track and requirements are met with accuracy and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, partnering cross‑functionally, and navigating the details that make large‑scale infrastructure happen.

What You’ll Do:

• Own permit intake and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date status tracking in internal databases.
• Prepare, submit, and manage municipal permit applications—from standard requests to more complex approvals.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to gather jurisdiction‑specific project and design information.
• Coordinate critical schedule details to support successful construction timelines.
• Serve as the primary billing contact for permit‑related fees, working directly with municipal agencies to track and process invoices.
• Research permitting requirements and generate reports to support project visibility and decision‑making.
• Represent the project’s interests professionally with customers and government entities.
• Contribute to team success by supporting special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.

What You Bring

• Background in construction, utilities, permitting, municipal services, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong construction administration and invoice processing experience.
• Familiarity with utility permits, ROW permits, and jurisdictional processes
• Experience working with invoicing systems (SAP experience a plus).

Nice to Have

• 1–5 years of infrastructure or utility‑based permitting experience (PUD exposure highly valued)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Comfort managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible work model – choose the home office closest to you.
• Hybrid onboarding, followed by primarily remote work.
• Monthly in‑person team meetings to stay connected.
• A collaborative, down‑to‑earth team culture—with occasional outings like baseball games and family barbecues.
• Meaningful work that directly supports essential infrastructure in the communities we serve.

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Bellevue,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $30 - $35