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Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking a Permitting Supervisor to join our Energy-Electric sector and support electric utility infrastructure projects. As a Permitting Supervisor you will be collaborating with our project management team, working closely with engineering, environmental, land services, construction, and various state and local agencies in the preparation, review, submittal and expediting of related permits.

• Prepare, and as necessary, defend permit submittal including, but not limited to, access permits, both pre and post construction, traffic control, encroachment, roadway crossings both underground and overhead related to rural and urban locations highway, rail, and FAA permits, to ensure constructability reviews support strict compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal requirements and those locally interpreted.
• Assemble, check, and submit permit packages either directly or through client’s submittal personnel.
• Expedite permit package preparation, award, re-issue throughout lifecycle of post design through energization and close-out.
• Attend team and client work status meetings, attend design review meetings and participate in site assessment document reviews.
• Manage interaction with both internal and client permit team, key stakeholders during initial design and engineering phases to ensure appropriate feedback and as/if necessary, modification to project parameters to ensure timely submittal and review or permit packages and their issuance.
• Attend assigned permit bureau meetings related to assigned project area or discipline to maintain current and in-depth knowledge of permitting processes and changes.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and amicable relationships with client staff, public, development community, permitting agency staff, and others during the course of work.
• Stay up to date on evolving agency requirements and permitting practices to support efficient project execution and regulatory compliance.
• Inform team of all new and trending changes related to permitting process as local conditions.

• 3-5 years of direct Electric utility and underground infrastructure permitting experience required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-2 years of supervisor experience required
• Prior QA/QC review experience in a variety of document types such as reports, construction designs, permit applications & exhibits, etc. required
• Ability to interpret/understand technically written documents and create, draft, and edit designs, meeting agendas/notes, and permitting applications required
• Knowledge of and prior work with the Caltrans DSDD, EPE, & Encroachment application processes preferred
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Proficiency using KMZ review and creation via Google Earth Pro
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, adaptable to change and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast paced and highly focused environment
• Capability to guide and supervise a team in permit processes

Pay Range: $120,000 - $162,000 per year

Work Location: Remote (CA residents only)

Travel: Quarterly travel in the Southern CA area

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation, and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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