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Permit Coordinator

Sunrun

The Role

Overview

Prepare and manage building permit submissions and coordinate with jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

  • permit management
  • documentation prep
  • payment processing
  • software tracking
  • ahj coordination
  • customer scheduling

Tasks

-Prepare project documentation for construction teams -Understand local AHJ requirements as it relates to the permit process and update the AHJ database permitting requirements as needed -Be an advocate for Sunrun and work with local jurisdictions to streamline permit processes -Schedule appointments to meet customers and obtain customer signatures, final paperwork sign off and payment collection -Organize all completed paperwork, and process payments in a compliant, secure manner, if assigned -Coordinate payment and reimbursement of permit fees according to company guidelines -Review, prepare, submit, and receive permit packages in accordance with jurisdictional requirements -Utilize software systems to record progress of various tasks -Work with jurisdictions and Sunrun Design Engineering teams to fully understand, communicate, and resolve AHJ corrections -Work with internal teams and jurisdictional employees to understand and resolve any jurisdictional comments -Operate office equipment including computers

Requirements

  • high school
  • google suite
  • ms excel
  • pv design
  • construction permitting
  • field experience

What You Bring

-Have adequate visual and hearing acuity to follow instructions and determine accuracy of the work assigned -Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time -Work safely on construction jobsites, and warehouses -Must maintain a clear driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check -Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks -Travel commercially as directed or required -High School diploma or equivalent is required -Professional appearance and interaction -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Exposure to PV design and installation processes is preferred (Understanding of PV design and installation process required for Senior Permit Technician) -Regional specific expeditors/permitting licenses preferred, but not required -Experience with construction permitting is preferred -Excellent customer service skills -Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license -Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer -Excellent organizational and time management skills -Proficient with Google Suite, MS Excel, MS Word, Workflow Management Platform -Minimum of 1 years of previous field construction experience -Driving for prolonged periods

The Company

About Sunrun

-Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, it pioneered the solar-as-a-service model, letting homeowners access renewable energy without upfront costs. -It became the largest U.S. residential solar installer through its acquisition of Vivint Solar in 2020. -It installs rooftop solar paired with battery storage (Tesla Powerwall or LG Chem) and offers home EV charging. -Its projects range from single-family homes to aggregated grid services, supplying backup power during outages. -It enables vehicle-to-home power via Ford F-150 Lightning partnerships, blending mobility and energy solutions. -Despite policy headwinds, it maintains positive cash flow and continues scaling distributed clean energy.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Solar

Energy

Battery Storage

Renewable Energy

Security Clearance

-must maintain a clear driving record and pass a driving background check.