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Permitting Agent

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hybrid

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Contract to Hire

Brooksource

$45.00 - $50.00 /hour

$45.00 - $50.00 /Year

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Job Description:

Rights & Permitting Agent

Springfield, MA Hybrid (3 Days in Office, 2 Remote)

(Contract-to-Hire)

Compensation: $45 - $50 per hour


ABOUT THE ROLE

Join the team of a Fortune 500 Utility Company as a Rights & Permitting Agent in Springfield, MA. In this contract-to-hire, hybrid role, you will play a key part in securing right-of-way easements and supporting land acquisition for distribution and transmission projects. Acting as the primary contact for municipalities, you will represent engineering, construction, and financial interests related to proposed municipal projects. This is an opportunity to support New England’s largest energy distributor—recognized on TIME’s 2024 Best Companies list—while advancing your career through structured professional and technical training in a flexible work environment.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Direct and support the process for obtaining municipal permits, approvals, and right-of-way easements for overhead and underground distribution and transmission projects
  • Act as the primary contact for municipalities, representing the company’s engineering, construction, and financial interests in municipal projects
  • Coordinate with municipalities, government agencies, and internal partners to ensure permitting and compliance requirements are met
  • Assist with research and documentation related to property ownership, easements, and land use
  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to communicate municipal requirements and support project execution
  • Track permitting activities, documentation, and project status to support project timelines and regulatory compliance
  • Provide administrative and billing support for permitting-related projects, attachments, and licenses as needed
  • Participate in training and development opportunities, including the Elevate program, to build utility-specific permitting knowledge

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
  • 1+ years of experience supporting or working within municipal permitting, easements, land use, zoning, or grant coordination
  • Familiarity with municipal permitting processes and experience working with city or town departments
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU


  • Opportunity to support New England’s largest energy distributor, recognized on TIME’s 2024 Best Companies list
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Structured professional and technical training, including the Elevate program, to build and advance your skill set
  • Access to health insurance and paid holidays

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:
Eight Eleven Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Your need for talent is our reason for being. This driving mission has been at our core from the onset. When we started in 2000 at 811 Broad Ripple Avenue, we were a team of forward-thinking entrepreneurs determined to find a better way to connect the best and brightest talent with companies looking for future leaders. We still believe in this philosophy. Throughout the years, our passion, credibility, and grit have been the foundation and prowess of what is now Eight Eleven. Though our focus areas have continued to mindfully evolve, our unyielding commitment to relationships and our customers’ needs remain consistent and firmly rooted in our core values.