What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permitting Specialist / Expeditor position at Tectonic MSA LLC?
Tectonic’s Newburgh, NY office is excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a Permitting Specialist to join our team! This role is perfect for individuals eager to grow their careers in the A/E/C industry.
You’ll have the chance to work on exciting projects in the New York Metro area while gaining valuable experience and advancing within a supportive, growth-focused company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for telecommunications, solar, energy, and civil engineering projects;
- Liaise with municipalities, utility companies, and governing bodies to facilitate approvals;
- Interpret zoning laws, environmental regulations, building codes, and agency requirements;
- Support due diligence and site acquisition teams by identifying permitting risks;
- Maintain permitting databases and logs to ensure all documentation is up to date and audit-ready;
- Provide updates to internal stakeholders regarding permit timelines, conditions, and delays;
- Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to ensure compliance with zoning and permitting requirements;
- Attend public hearings, planning board meetings, or site visits when necessary;
- All other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in permitting for civil infrastructure, telecom, energy, or solar projects;
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus; HS Diploma/equivalent required;
- Detail oriented, with strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills;
- Strong understanding of permitting and zoning processes across multiple jurisdictions;
- Familiarity with AutoCAD 2024 or newer and Microsoft Office Suite is required;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with GIS tools, AutoCAD, and permitting software is a plus;
- Must be able to travel and to perform site visits or attend meetings/hearings as needed;
- Requires a valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is often required to assume a stationary position, and regularly perform tasks that require the handling, inspection, and/or feeling of documents, materials, and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. Occasionally, the employee will need to move around on the job-site, sometimes while lifting and/or moving equipment up to 10 lbs and/or in hazardous weather conditions. The employee must be able to safely operate a motor-vehicle, in which they may be required to remain stationary for a prolonged period of time. They must be able to receive and convey detailed or important information with others using the Corporate e-mail system, telephone system, and conferencing systems. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE
Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
- Tuition reimbursement to advance education
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
- Company-observed, paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
- High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
- Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
PAY RANGE
Tectonic’s goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitable across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.
Pay Range: $24.00 - $29.00 / hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class. Tectonic participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Salary : $24 - $29