Permitting Specialist

About this role

About Sparkfund

Sparkfund is the utility services company unlocking capacity on the grid. Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities, energy majors, and large-load customers to deploy front-of-the-meter batteries and gensets as distribution infrastructure. By adding targeted capacity exactly where and when the grid needs it most, DCP helps meet demand, support reliability, and put downward pressure on rates. Sparkfund supports program design, grid value assessment, asset host engagement, and value chain management to ensure on-time, on-budget deployment with maximum system value and lowest cost.

With more than 3,200 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming customer-sited assets into a valuable portfolio resource for the benefit of our society. To learn more about Sparkfund, visit sparkfund.com.

Permitting Specialist

Onsite (within commuting distance of assigned AHJs and project sites)

At Sparkfund, we help organizations deploy and scale distributed energy solutions that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future. Our work sits at the intersection of infrastructure, energy, and technology — helping bring distributed energy resource (DER) and battery storage projects from concept to deployment.

We’re looking for a Permitting Specialist to help drive projects through the permitting and approval process across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is critical to keeping projects moving. You’ll work directly with municipal agencies, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), engineering teams, delivery partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure permit applications are accurate, compliant, and moving efficiently through the approval lifecycle.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems, coordinating moving pieces, and building strong working relationships, this is an opportunity to play a visible role in scaling infrastructure projects within one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy.

Why Join Sparkfund?

This isn’t a back-office permitting role — it’s a critical position that directly impacts how quickly real-world energy infrastructure projects move from concept to construction.

As a Permitting Specialist at Sparkfund, you’ll play a key role in helping distributed energy and battery storage projects advance through the regulatory and permitting process across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll work closely with engineering, delivery, and field teams while building relationships with municipal agencies and AHJs that help keep projects moving forward.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, coordination, and fast-paced operational environments where attention to detail truly matters. You’ll have visibility into the full project lifecycle and become a key partner in helping scale infrastructure projects within one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy.

At Sparkfund, permitting is not viewed as an administrative function — it’s a strategic advantage. We value people who can navigate complexity, build strong working relationships, improve processes, and help accelerate project execution.

If you enjoy ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and being part of projects that create real-world impact, this is an opportunity to grow within an industry that is rapidly evolving and expanding.

What You’ll Do

Permit Application Management

• Prepare, review, and submit permit applications across multiple jurisdictions

• Ensure permit packages are accurate, complete, and compliant with AHJ requirements

• Track permit approvals, revisions, resubmissions, inspections, and closeout documentation

• Maintain organized permitting records, logs, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle

AHJ Coordination & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with AHJ staff, inspectors, and municipal contacts

• Coordinate directly with jurisdictions to clarify requirements, resolve submission issues, and improve processing timelines

• Monitor jurisdictional changes and communicate updates impacting project timelines or submission requirements

• Support inspection scheduling and ongoing jurisdictional communication activities

Project & Schedule Coordination

• Integrate permitting timelines into broader project and construction schedules

• Identify permitting risks, delays, or blockers early and communicate impacts proactively

• Prioritize permit submissions based on project timelines and deployment needs

• Support reduction of permit approval cycle times and overall project throughput goals

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Delivery, Applications Design, and Host Engagement teams to support successful project execution

• Coordinate permitting requirements, site constraints, and approval readiness across internal stakeholders

• Surface recurring jurisdictional trends and feedback to improve future project planning and permitting workflows

• Support field teams during inspections, approvals, and readiness-to-mobilize activities

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• 2–5+ years of experience in permitting, entitlement, municipal approvals, construction coordination, or field operations

• Experience working with AHJs, municipal agencies, or regulatory bodies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in high-volume environments

• Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and concurrent permitting activities simultaneously

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to AHJ offices and project sites

Preferred

• Experience with distributed energy resources (DER), electrical permitting, utilities, or infrastructure projects

• Familiarity with permit tracking systems or permitting technology platforms

• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, or applicable construction and electrical code requirements

• Background in construction management, enginee

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