Permits Coordinator

Southern Electric•Leesburg, VA

10d•$18 - $23

About The Position

At Southern Electric, we believe smooth projects start with strong coordination. That’s where you come in. We’re hiring a Permits Coordinator to help keep our electrical jobs on track by handling the permitting and inspection process with care, accuracy, and follow-through. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with both people and paperwork, and playing a key part in helping teams succeed. What You Can Expect Hourly Pay: $18–$23, based on experience Schedule: Full-time, consistent weekday hours Overtime available as needed Ongoing training and clear processes to help you succeed Supportive team environment Exposure to the electrical and construction industries with room to grow Why People Like Working Here We respect your time and value your contributions Everyone knows their role and works together toward shared goals You’ll see the direct results of your work on real projects Leadership is approachable, and your input matters There are opportunities to grow into new responsibilities over time What You’ll Do Prepare and submit permit applications for electrical projects Communicate with cities, counties, and utility companies to schedule inspections Keep records organized and up to date Share permit statuses and inspection results with our internal teams Stay informed on permitting rules across different areas Handle corrections or re-submissions promptly Help make sure project deadlines are met by staying ahead of permitting needs Hiring Expectations: Apply now to schedule a quick phone call. From there, you’ll meet with our team to talk about the role and your experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
Organized, reliable, and comfortable handling multiple tasks
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with permits, construction, or admin work is helpful—but not required
Bonus if you’ve worked in electrical, construction, or permitting before

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit permit applications for electrical projects
Communicate with cities, counties, and utility companies to schedule inspections
Keep records organized and up to date
Share permit statuses and inspection results with our internal teams
Stay informed on permitting rules across different areas
Handle corrections or re-submissions promptly
Help make sure project deadlines are met by staying ahead of permitting needs