Civil Permitter

Atwell, LLC
Atwell, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with multi-state permitting experience who coordinate across engineering and regulatory teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with multi-state permitting experience and strong coordination skills across engineering and regulatory teams
    — “coordinates civil permitting activities for multi-state client programs”
  • Individuals who excel at researching and managing jurisdiction-specific permitting processes
    — “Research jurisdiction-specific permitting requirements and identify required applications, plans, fees, and supporting documents”
  • Professionals who can maintain accurate permit trackers and manage project timelines effectively
    — “Maintain accurate permit trackers and monitor critical milestones, deadlines, and outstanding items”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously across different states
    — “Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and engineers
    — “Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with multi-state permitting and standardized procedure development in your resume
    — “Develop and maintain standardized permitting procedures and jurisdictional resources for national programs”
  • Emphasize your ability to escalate risks and keep projects on schedule through proactive communication
    — “Identify permitting risks and proactively escalate issues that may affect project schedules”
  • Demonstrate your follow-through and communication skills in interviews using specific project examples
    — “Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage civil permitting activities for multiple projects
  • coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies
  • prepare status reports and dashboards
Typical background
3+ years of experience in civil permitting, land development, engineering, or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil PermittingProject ManagementJurisdictional ResearchPermitting ProcessesMulti-state CoordinationCommunication

Preferred

Electronic Permitting PortalsCommercial Site Development

Stack & domain

Civil PermittingLand DevelopmentEngineeringExcelOutlookWordMulti-state Or National ProgramsCommercial Site DevelopmentCivil Engineering PlansElectronic Permitting PortalsAgency Submittal SystemsOrganizationalCommunicationFollow-throughAdaptabilityReal EstateEnergy

About the role

Original posting from Atwell, LLC via Greenhouse

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)

Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region

Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)

Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Position Summary

The Civil Permitter – National Program Accounts coordinates civil permitting activities for multi-state client programs. This position works closely with clients, engineers, consultants, and regulatory agencies to keep projects moving from initial submittal through permit issuance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage civil permitting activities for multiple projects across states and jurisdictions.

Research jurisdiction-specific permitting requirements and identify required applications, plans, fees, and supporting documents to create Site Investigation Reports (SIR).

Coordinate permit submittals, agency reviews, comments, resubmittals, approvals, and permit issuance.

Maintain accurate permit trackers and monitor critical milestones, deadlines, and outstanding items.

Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Communicate permit status, issues, and potential schedule impacts to clients and project teams.

Follow up with agencies and project team members to keep permits moving toward approval.

Prepare status reports, dashboards, and other program-level permitting updates.

Develop and maintain standardized permitting procedures and jurisdictional resources for national programs.

Identify permitting risks and proactively escalate issues that may affect project schedules.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in civil permitting, land development, engineering, or a related field.

Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with large project teams.

Experience with multi-state or national programs is preferred.

Familiarity with commercial site development and civil engineering plans is preferred.

Experience with electronic permitting portals and agency submittal systems is preferred.

Core Competencies

Program coordination • Organization • Client service • Agency communication • Problem solving • Attention to detail • Time management • Follow-through • Adaptability

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

Competitive Compensation packages 

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment 

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals 

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

Family Planning & IVF Benefits

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Source: Atwell, LLC careers (Greenhouse)

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