Permitting SpecialistLeidos
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 matching 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
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Original Posting:
December 18, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
