Permitting Specialist

Description

Leidos is seeking Permitting Specialists to join our dynamic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Services Division. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We’ve worked with over 50 investor‑owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we’re continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we’ve got an amazing group of industry‑leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News‑Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

Ideal candidates will have a background in fields like environmental, construction, electrical infrastructure/utilities, and/or municipal permitting. These roles are temporary positions with the potential to become permanent after about 6 months (temp‑to‑hire). The position has remote working capabilities but candidates should be available for local/regional travel around the Boston area as needed.

The permitting specialists will support electric distribution (overhead/underground) permitting across Massachusetts. This role will coordinate municipal, environmental, and MassDOT permits.

Municipal Permitting Specialists

This role focuses on municipal permitting for electric distribution and utility projects —the bulk of the street/sidewalk/DPW/public way work. Ideal for someone who has worked as a permit coordinator, municipal permitting specialist, or construction coordinator dealing with multiple town/city departments.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit permit applications for street opening, trench, sidewalk/driveway, curb cuts, and ROW occupancy .
• Coordinate Traffic Control Plan (TCP) approvals, lane closures, detours, and police detail requests with Police/Traffic departments.
• Support Grants of Location and other public‑way approvals with Select Boards and City Councils.
• Coordinate tree removal / trimming requests and shade tree hearings with Tree Wardens and urban forestry staff.
• Assist with building/electrical permits , basic site plan submissions, and zoning‑related paperwork as triggered by small utility sites or pad‑mounts.
• Monitor winter moratoriums and paving restrictions and adjust permit timing accordingly.
• Visit town halls and municipal offices as needed to file paperwork, follow up on applications, and resolve questions.
• Maintain organized permit records and update the permitting tracker daily.

Environmental Permitting Specialists

This role manages environmental permitting for distribution projects , with an emphasis on Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and local Conservation Commission processes. It’s a good fit for someone who has done wetland/environmental permitting, Conservation Commission filings, or environmental coordination for infrastructure, energy, or land development.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit RDA (Request for Determination of Applicability) and NOI (Notice of Intent) filings to local Conservation Commissions.
• Support tracking and compliance for Orders of Conditions (OOC) and Certificates of Compliance (COC) .
• Conduct basic environmental / wetland screening for Distribution projects to flag when WPA jurisdiction may apply.
• Coordinate with the project team on erosion control, restoration, and mitigation requirements in support of permit conditions.
• Help screen for MESA / rare species considerations and other resource constraints as needed.
• Support stormwater permitting / NPDES -related documentation when projects trigger thresholds.
• Attend Conservation Commission hearings as needed to support project presentations.
• Maintain detailed records of all environmental permits, conditions, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant permitting setting
• Completed Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Familiarity with Massachusetts local government processes is preferred.
• Ability to read basic site plans, utility or civil drawings and match them to permit requirements.
• Strong writing skills for preparation of clear, concise filings and responses to comments.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to municipal and site meetings

Pay Range

$69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.