Distribution Permitting Supervisor

Employer description

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!

We are seeking a Distribution Permitting Supervisor in Atlanta, GA who is passionate about supporting electric utility infrastructure projects through effective permitting and project coordination. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. You’ll be working directly with clients to make sure that Leidos’ reputation for high-quality work is always maintained.

Location: This position is based in Atlanta, GA with a preference for candidates who can work in the office 3–4 days per week. Remote work may be considered for an exceptional candidate, with the expectation of periodic travel to the Atlanta office for team meetings, collaboration, and other business needs. The selected candidate must be available to travel to the Atlanta office on an as-needed basis.

As a Distribution Permitting Supervisor, you can expect to:

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to a team of permitting specialists responsible for securing permits and approvals for electric utility distribution projects.Oversee daily permitting operations, including workload distribution, task prioritization, schedule management, and monitoring team performance to ensure project deadlines and client expectations are met.Supervise and support permitting staff, providing guidance, training, coaching, and assistance with resolving complex permitting issues.Coordinate permitting activities for overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including Right-of-Way (ROW), easements, road crossings, traffic control, and other applicable municipal, county, state, and federal permits.Monitor permit applications throughout the approval process, proactively identifying potential delays, resolving issues, and communicating updates to project teams and stakeholders.Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, utility clients, and permitting agencies to ensure permitting requirements are identified early and incorporated into project schedules.Provide technical guidance and oversight for the development of permitting packages, including reviewing permit drawings, exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation prepared using AutoCAD, GIS, and other applicable design/mapping tools.Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) efforts to ensure permit applications, supporting documentation, and submissions are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable regulations and client requirements.Serve as a point of escalation for permitting challenges, agency coordination issues, and project delays, working collaboratively to develop solutions.Track and report permitting progress, team productivity, outstanding approvals, and other key performance indicators to leadership and project stakeholders.Identify opportunities to improve permitting workflows, streamline processes, and enhance overall team efficiency and performance.Support the professional development of team members and assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. 

What Sets you Apart (Background Requirements):

HS Diploma or equivalent.A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in permitting, utility infrastructure, engineering support, construction coordination, or a related field, including experience leading, mentoring, coordinating, or otherwise providing direction to others.Prior experience supporting permitting activities for electric utilities, utility consulting companies, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects.Understanding of permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and coordination with municipal, county, state, and other governing agencies.Experience managing multiple priorities, tracking project deliverables, and maintaining schedules in a deadline-driven environment.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to team members.Ability to demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to provide your own reliable transportation, as some local, customer-related travel may be anticipated (job-related travel will be reimbursed at IRS-approved rates).
Preferred Experience:

Prior experience in a formal or informal leadership role, including supervising, mentoring, training, or coordinating the daily activities of a team.Experience with electric utility distribution projects, including overhead and underground infrastructure.Familiarity with Right-of-Way (ROW) permitting, DOT permits, RR permits, FAA permits, easements, municipal approvals, and utility construction requirements.Experience working with utility clients, engineering teams, permitting agencies, and external stakeholders. Prior experience supporting Southern Company or another electric utility is a plus.Experience with work management systems, AutoCAD and GIS applications, permitting databases, project tracking tools, or other tools used to prepare and manage utility permitting deliverablesExperience monitoring team productivity, managing workloads, and implementing process improvements.Knowledge of permitting regulations, utility standards, and applicable governing agency requirements. 

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Original Posting:October 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos 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.