Permitting Engineer / Senior Permitting Engineer

Location: Remote with travel to Port Clinton, OH

Department: Systems Engineering

Compensation: $64,900–$116,400 base, depending on experience and level

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Permitting Engineer to support the design and execution of material handling and conveyor automation projects across the United States and Canada.

This individual will be responsible for managing permitting deliverables, preparing and reviewing engineering documentation, coordinating with third-party engineering firms, and working directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to secure project approvals.

The ideal candidate brings experience within material handling, warehouse automation, conveyor systems, or a closely related industrial environment, with a strong understanding of engineering drawings, permitting requirements, and building codes.

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination

• Manage permitting deliverables for assigned material handling and conveyor system projects from design through permit approval.
• Prepare and coordinate permit application packages, engineering drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Work directly with AHJs to address permitting requirements, plan review comments, RFIs, and approval-related questions.
• Interpret applicable building codes, engineering standards, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Identify permitting challenges early and coordinate solutions to minimize project delays.

Engineering Documentation & Third-Party Coordination

• Develop, revise, and review 2D AutoCAD drawings used in permitting packages.
• Coordinate with external Professional Engineers and structural engineering firms responsible for engineering calculations and stamped drawings.
• Provide third-party engineers with the project information, technical documentation, and drawings needed to complete their work.
• Review third-party engineering deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project requirements.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and coordinate necessary revisions with engineering and project teams.

Project Collaboration

• Work closely with internal engineering, drafting, project management, controls, and installation teams to support permitting schedules.
• Manage permitting deliverables across multiple projects while maintaining accurate documentation and project records.
• Communicate permitting status, outstanding requirements, and potential schedule impacts to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to improvements in permitting processes and engineering documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Permitting Engineer : Approximately 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Senior Permitting Engineer: 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting permitting activities for material handling, conveyor systems, warehouse automation, or closely related industrial projects.
• Experience preparing or coordinating engineering documentation and permitting packages.
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and AHJ requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and ability to interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Experience coordinating with external engineering firms, Professional Engineers, or regulatory authorities.
• Ability to independently manage permitting responsibilities across multiple projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, or industrial installations.
• Familiarity with permitting requirements across multiple U.S. jurisdictions or Canada.
• Experience responding to AHJ comments and coordinating revisions through permit approval.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or other 3D CAD software.

Work Arrangement & Travel

This position offers a remote work arrangement with periodic travel to the company's headquarters in Port Clinton, Ohio.

• Expected travel is approximately 25%, generally equivalent to one week per month.
• Office visits can be scheduled flexibly depending on project needs and the employee's location.
• Additional travel may be required to meet with AHJs, submit permitting documentation, or resolve project-specific issues.
• Project-related travel may offset scheduled headquarters visits.

Compensation & Benefits

Permitting Engineer II: $64,900–$103,900 base salary

Senior Permitting Engineer: $72,700–$116,400 base salary

Additional compensation includes:

• Annual performance bonus targeted at 3%, with potential to increase to 6% based on company goals.
• Potential project-dependent premium or overtime compensation, subject to availability and eligibility.

Final compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and position level.

About the Company

Our client is a conveyor system integrator providing turnkey material handling and automation solutions to retail, e-commerce, and distribution customers.

Headquartered in Port Clinton, Ohio, the company operates a 750,000-square-foot facility supporting the development and delivery of material handling systems. Its engineering teams collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for customers throughout North America.