Leidos
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.
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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.
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