Civil Permitter

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following

2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
• Position Summary

The Civil Permitter – National Program Accounts coordinates civil permitting activities for multi-state client programs. This position works closely with clients, engineers, consultants, and regulatory agencies to keep projects moving from initial submittal through permit issuance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil permitting activities for multiple projects across states and jurisdictions.
• Research jurisdiction-specific permitting requirements and identify required applications, plans, fees, and supporting documents to create Site Investigation Reports (SIR).
• Coordinate permit submittals, agency reviews, comments, resubmittals, approvals, and permit issuance.
• Maintain accurate permit trackers and monitor critical milestones, deadlines, and outstanding items.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate permit status, issues, and potential schedule impacts to clients and project teams.
• Follow up with agencies and project team members to keep permits moving toward approval.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and other program-level permitting updates.
• Develop and maintain standardized permitting procedures and jurisdictional resources for national programs.
• Identify permitting risks and proactively escalate issues that may affect project schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in civil permitting, land development, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with large project teams.
• Experience with multi-state or national programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial site development and civil engineering plans is preferred.
• Experience with electronic permitting portals and agency submittal systems is preferred.
• Core Competencies
• Program coordination • Organization • Client service • Agency communication • Problem solving • Attention to detail • Time management • Follow-through • Adaptability
• Disclaimer
• While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
• Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
• Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
• Work/Life: Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
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